From what I understood, a classroom is considered “flipped” when the teacher inverses the ratio of passive education to active education in his class. Active education is when the students get to engage with the content through various lively activities. Motivation to learn
Since education in general necessitates persistent behavior, then the concept is imperative in the learning process.
Students can also be motivated to learn through the social realm. Also students are motivated through the cognitive aspect.
Additionally, students can be motivated to learn through the conative aspects of their lives.
Purpose of the school
Students attend school in order to get empowered so as to have the ability to change their societies. This means that schools need to inculcate the right attitudes, behavior and values needed to live in society. Additionally, schools need to teach children how to maintain integrity in their institution.
All children should be educated
My philosophy of education largely embraces this belief.
- Race
- Gender
- Culture/ ethnicity
- Age
All children must be treated equally in education. Consequently, such parents will be denying their child a fundamental right.
All children should be educated regardless of their abilities. This brings in the issue of inclusive education.
Universal truths that schools should teach
Indeed, there are a number of universal truths that schools can teach their respective children.
It is the duty of the school to inculcate in children the manner in which society works. Also, there a school needs to teach children about how to face challenges and embrace opportunities.
Teaching character building/ morality is the role of the school
My philosophy of education is founded on the premise that schools have the compulsory obligation to meet teach children about morality. For instance, through the school, children learn that it is wrong to lie because when they do so, then they face negative consequences from it. Additionally, children are taught to be gentle because in school, violence is not tolerated or being cruel to other. For instance, if a parent requested a teacher or a school to allow their child to operate out of moral prescriptions by asking them to let his/her child to be violent or to lie. Taking the example of teaching religions in schools; some people believe that religion is closely associated with morality and should therefore be allowed back in schools.
Role of the teacher
Teaching was introduced in classrooms so as to create an environment in which students could learn. Consequently, teachers must be aware of the methods that facilitate students learning. On other words, teaching is the process of learning about student leaning.
Students already have an inherent quality that can motivate or discipline them during the process of learning. This also means that teachers need to encourage students to participate in critical thought.
Role of the student
Students have the responsibility of investing their time and also their efforts in the learning process. This means that students need to engage in student organizations or clubs, create friendship both within and outside the classroom.
Ideal classroom
Also, my ideal classroom would be one in which students are constantly challenged to think about the issues that they are learning. Additionally, I believe that education should be the platform that teaches children moral character.
The philosophy that closely resembles mine is the life enriching organization philosophy. The philosophy of education is related to this aspect because it is founded upon helping the child to meet his or her needs. The other intervention would be discussing the matter with the child’s parent.
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