A philosophy of education is a statement regarding your beliefs and values about education. This statement is often required as part of the application process in gaining employment as a teacher.
Create a 750-1,000 word draft of your educational philosophy. Your philosophy should be grounded in educational theory. You will revise your educational philosophy throughout your program of study to make it more concise.
In this draft, include statements regarding your beliefs and values in each of the following areas:
• The purpose of education.
• Your personal vision of meeting the learning needs of diverse students using standards-based instruction.
• Where you stand regarding the perceived role of the teacher as a leader and advocate according to some of the ethical frameworks you have examined.
• How you perceive the process of reflecting on personal biases and accessing resources to continually deepen your understanding of cultural, ethnic, gender, and learning differences among your students in order to create more relevant learning experiences.
• Your role as a teacher in upholding the expectations of the profession including codes of ethics, professional standards of practice, and relevant law and policy regarding the safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology.
Include three scholarly references to support your philosophy of education.
Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
