Well, it was a long weekend but I finally finished my classwork. I studied about some educational theories, and connected those to philosophical world views. It is interesting how most theories are connected all the way back to Aristotle and Plato. Knowledge is something that doesn't become outdated. It is something that can be applied to different contexts and situations. And, in my opinion learning should focus on ideas that can be applied in every situation in life. What good is knowledge if it can't be used?
My preference on an educational personal assessment leaned towards humanism and constuctivism. I think this turned out the way it did because I have a preference to emphasize the individual in learning. Learning should lead to self-realization as Aristotle promulgated thousands of years ago. As students learn where they stand on issues, whether political or social, they begin to understand themselves better. An identity is formed. I also believe that each philosophical idea and educational theory has valid points that should not be discounted. I believe a good teacher combines different ideas to facilitate learning. For instance behaviorism may be considered "authoritarian," but it can be a great methodology for teaching. Students need a somewhat controlled environment in order to learn. Nothing beats tangible learning targets, and behavioral objectives as a necessary starting point.
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