My Personal Philosophy of Education :: Philosophy of Education

Personal Philosophy of Education I would non be considered your typical college student in search of an education degree. I am a 31 year old male, married, with two nipperren, and working on my second career. My previous life consisted of working in the coal mines boulder clay I was injured. My injury, however, is considered a blessing in disguise. My injury has leaded me to the world of education. I have seen first hand the difference an educator can stimulate in the life of a child the child was my own son. My eldest son, diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome, was unable to communicate. He had the opportunity to be enrolled in the early handling program in Raleigh County. The first individual with the challenge of assisting my child was not able to fulfill her roles and think outside of the box to reach him. My wife and I promptly searched for the appropriate educator for him. My family was blessed when we found Ms. Mitzi. In the matter of weeks o ur son was able to tell his mommy he loved her. This squeeze my life significantly and I wish to be able to pass on what was given to my child and my family.I chose education as my career street because I hope to be able to make a small difference in a childs life. Time and time again I have seen children being educated poorly and/or not having appropriate role models in their life. I feel that an educator must not only be able to convey to the student the classroom material, but also be a counselor, coach, mentor, and a parent. Failing to fulfill these roles gives a child the chance to slip through the educational system without having the opportunity to influence them to some degree. I can not narrow down my educational school of thought to one area. I have studied the teacher-centered philosophies and I would consider myself somewhat eclectic, having a mixture of progressivism and essentialism. Essentialism is Essentialism refers to the tradition al or Back to the Basics approach to education.