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Introduction to TeachingIntroduction to TeachingIntroduction to TeachingIntroduction to Teaching
William Allan Kritsonis, PhDWilliam Allan Kritsonis, PhD
Please silence all phones and pagers.Please silence all phones and pagers.
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Field Experience
How did it go?
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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
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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
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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???
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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.
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Traditional Schools of
Philosophy
4 cohesive philosophies on which
most educational decisions are based:² Idealism
² Realism
² Pragmatism² Existentialism
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Idealism
Plato, Greek Philosopher
A traditional philosophy assertingthat, because the physical world isconstantly changing, ideas are theonly reliable form of reality
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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.
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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
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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
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Pragmatism
John Dewey, AmericanPhilosopher
A traditional philosophy that rejectsthe idea of absolute, unchangingtruth, instead asserting that truth iswhat works
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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Philosophies of Education
Perennialism
Essentialism
Progressivism
Postmodernism
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Which most accurately describes your views of education, from theperspective of a real teacher? Comment on your paper.
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Let·s watch the DVDsegment referred to on
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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.