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Introduction to TeachingIntroduction to TeachingIntroduction to TeachingIntroduction to Teaching

William Allan Kritsonis, PhDWilliam Allan Kritsonis, PhD

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Field Experience

How did it go?



Articles Article ² 10 points

Format ² 10 points

Introduction ² 20 points

Body ² 30 points

Conclusion ² 20 points

Grammar ² 10 points



Articles ´This report was very eye-opening.µ

´This surprised me because«µ

´I support this article and agree on«µ

´Even though I feel the study wasunfair, I can still understand«µ



Philosophy: a study of theories ofknowledge, truth, existence, and good

Theory: a set of related principles that

are based on observation and are usedto explain additional observations

Philosophy of education: provides a

framework for thinking abouteducational issues, and it guides

professional practiceHow do I get one???



Teachers acquire aphilosophical framework to

guide their practice by

becoming knowledgeable andreflective, which allows themto make professional decisions

that promote as much growthin their students as possible.



Traditional Schools of

Philosophy

4 cohesive philosophies on which

most educational decisions are based:² Idealism

² Realism

² Pragmatism² Existentialism



Idealism

Plato, Greek Philosopher

A traditional philosophy assertingthat, because the physical world isconstantly changing, ideas are theonly reliable form of reality



Idealism and Teaching Socratic method: questioning

Believe that teaching and learning should

focus on ideas. Teachers provide guidanceby helping students become more preciseand logical thinkers

Criticized for being cold because it

emphasizes the rational and logical overother dimensions of the human experience.



Realism

Aristotle, GreekPhilosopher

Holds that the features of the universeexist whether or not a human being isthere to perceive them

There are important ideas and facts that

must be understood and they can only beunderstood by studying the material world



Realism and Teaching Curriculum emphasizes essentials like

math, science, reading, and writing

Teachers emphasize observation,experimentation, and critical reasoning

De-emphasize feelings and other personalfactors

Criticized for failing to take the wholeperson into account in the learning process



Pragmatism

John Dewey, AmericanPhilosopher

A traditional philosophy that rejectsthe idea of absolute, unchangingtruth, instead asserting that truth iswhat works



Pragmatism and Teaching Experience and problem solving are

key ideas

More hands-on, concrete experiencesthan lecture Interdisciplinary problem solving

Criticized for emphasizing studentinterests too strongly at the expenseof essential knowledge



Existentialism

Sartre, French Philosopher A traditional philosophy suggesting that

humanity isn·t part of an orderly universe;

rather, individuals create their ownrealities in their own unique way

View humanity as meaningless on a small,isolated planet in an uncertain universe

where nothing is determined



Existentialism and Teaching

Places primary emphasis on the individual.We teach a child, not math.

Education is an individual·s search for

personal understanding, not something tobe tested on Learner-centered and nondirective

approach

Criticized for impossibility of totalfreedom in a society with rules



Schools of Philosophy Idealism: A traditional philosophy asserting that,

because the physical world is constantly changing,ideas are the only reliable form of reality

Realism: Holds that the features of the universeexist whether or not a human being is there toperceive them

Pragmatism: A traditional philosophy that rejectsthe idea of absolute, unchanging truth, insteadasserting that truth is what works

Existentialism: A traditional philosophy suggesting

that humanity isn·t part of an orderly universe;rather, individuals create their own realities intheir own unique way

Which is closest to your beliefs as a student? Aparent? A teacher? Discuss in your groups.



Philosophies of Education

Perennialism

Essentialism

Progressivism

Postmodernism



Perennialism An educational philosophy suggesting that

nature, including human nature, is constant

Believe in rigorous intellectual curriculumfor all students

The extent to which students find theirstudies relevant isn·t crucial

Criticized for being elitist



Essentialism An educational philosophy suggesting that

there is a critical core of information that

all people should possess. Back to the basic skills and academicsubjects. Students should be able tomaster these subjects

Criticize interdisciplinary teaching



Progressivism An educational philosophy emphasizing

curricula that focus on real-world problem

solving and individual development Hands-on, learner-centered, teacher asfacilitator

Also criticized for focusing too much on

the child·s personal interest



Postmodernism An educational philosophy that contends

that many of the institutions in our

society, including schools, are used bythose in power to control and marginalizethose who lack power

Study events from the view of the

marginalized party·s perspective



Let·s watch the DVDsegment referred to on

page 203.



Read pages 204-207 and

create your own Philosophy ofEducation Statement. Be sureto use philosophy names.

It should be typed, doublespaced with standard fonts andmargins. Length is up to you,

but less than one page is notrecommended.Exit: There is nothing more to turn in, but youneed to stay until you have a handle on how tobegin your paper.

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