Directions:
Part 1: Complete the "Examining Your Beliefs" section in Chapter 5, pg. 188.
Part 2: Review your responses to the questions in the Examining Your Beliefs section in this chapter.
- Do you think your responses accurately reflect your philosophy of education? Why or why not? (1-2 paragraphs minimum)
- Which educational philosophy was most congruent with your current beliefs about education? Least? (2 paragraphs minimum)
- How will your responses to this survey influence your teaching at your projected first teacher assignment (e.g., first grade or middle school math teacher)? (1-2 paragraphs minimum)
2 pages in length
Examining Your Beliefs
TALLY UP YOUR SCORES LIKE BELOW:
Perennialism: score was 12.
Essentialism: score was 8.
Progressivism: score was 11.
Social Reconstructionism: score was 10.
Portfolio Activity, Section 2 should begin here
Review your responses to the questions in the Examining Your Beliefs section in this chapter.
1. Do you think your responses accurately reflect your philosophy of education? Why or why not? (1-2 paragraphs minimum)
2. Which educational philosophy was most congruent with your current beliefs about education? Least? (2 paragraphs minimum)
3. How will your responses to this survey influence your teaching at your projected first teacher assignment (e.g., first grade or middle school math teacher)? (1-2 paragraphs minimum)