My Educational Philosophy

Hello everyone! My name is Chelsea.

I am currently working towards a major in history and a minor in Spanish with a certification in Elementary school education and special education, grades one through six.

My educational philosophy: Cognitivism/Constructivism & Humanism

Cognitivism/Constructivism= The learner actively constructs his or her own understandings of reality through acting upon and reflection on experiences in the world.  When a new object, event, or experience does not fit the learner’s present knowing structures, a conflict is provoked that requires an active quest to restore balance.  Teachers facilitate environmental conditions and mediate experiences to support student learning.

Humanism= Humanist educators learning from the perspective of the human potential for growth, becoming the best one can be.  The shift is to the study of affective as well as cognitive dimensions of learning.  Beliefs include: human beings can control their own destiny; people are inherently good and will strive for a better world; people are free to act but must be responsible; behavior is the consequence of human choice; and people possess unlimited potential for growth and development.  There are natural tendencies for people to learn, which will flourish if nourishing, encouraging environments are provided.

I do believe my results on the educational philosophies self-assessment are accurate with describing how I truly feel about teaching.  I am a firm believer that everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be.  With hard work and dedication, anyone can reach their greatest goals and dreams.  I will be a teacher that creates a positive learning environment where everyone feels comfortable in the classroom and welcomes every student that walks through the door.  I will establish a classroom that makes children excited to go to school.  Each day will be a new day for exploration, learning, discoveries, and educational and personal growth.  I believe students should learn through real life situations because when they are out of school that is what they will face.  I will encourage all of my students to work hard in school and become the person they hope to be.  Every student in my class will feel welcomed and feel like belong.  I will establish a class and will supply where every student feels confident to learn and is not afraid to make mistakes.  As humans, we learn through our weaknesses, strengths, defeats, and accomplishments.  I will always support each and every one of my students them with as much guidance as they need to grow as learners and individuals as well.