The word "philosophy" is made up of two Greek words: philo, meaning “love,” and sophos, meaning “wisdom.” A teacher’s educational philosophy guides their classroom practice and informs their decision-making.
This assignment is worth 20% of your grade.Instructions
- You will write a well-developed, thought-out, and complete essay that discusses:
- Your philosophy of education and the theorists that have influenced your philosophy.
- Select one (1) theorist and their philosophy.
- Include how this philosophy would influence your teaching practice.
- No AI.
- Your essay must:
- Include personal information, career, and educational goals.
- Write/type your essay, citations, and references in APA format Links to an external site..
- View a sample essay with APA Formatting.docxDownload APA Formatting.docx
- Be at least two (2) typed pages.
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This essay will be used in the electronic portfolio you will be creating for your future classes in your major. Please take the time to consider your personal philosophy in light of the learning theories you have become familiar with. You may also want to take a look ahead at Chapter 6’s PowerPoint and review Chapter 3's discussion on the philosophy of education to help you inform your views.
See the Grading Rubric below.
To begin Assignment #2, click on "Start Assignment" above (located - top-right side of screen).
Rubric
Assignment #2 - Educational Philosophy Essay - Rubric
| Criteria | Ratings | Pts |
|---|---|---|
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeCompetency Summary of the Theorist/Philosophy (30%) | 30 ptsMastery 3Mastered performance is evidenced by the inclusion of 3 or more of the bulleted examples in a thorough and detailed summary of the chosen competency which is supported by 3 or more of citations.25.5 ptsDeveloping 2Developing performance is evidenced by the inclusion of a maximum of two examples in an acceptable summary of the chosen competency which includes 2 supporting citations. 18 ptsEmerging 1Emerging performance is evidenced by the inclusion of one example in a brief summary of the chosen competency which includes 1 supporting citation.0 ptsNo EvidenceInsufficient evidence to evaluate | 30 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeReflection (30%) | 30 ptsMastery 3Mastered performance is evidenced by the inclusion of a detailed and thorough reflection.25.5 ptsDeveloping 2Developing performance is evidenced by the inclusion of an acceptable reflection. 18 ptsEmerging 1Emerging performance is evidenced by the inclusion of a brief reflection, which includes no supporting citations.0 ptsNo EvidenceInsufficient evidence to evaluate | 30 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format (20%) | 20 ptsMastery 3Mastered performance is evidenced by the inclusion of no errors in the APA format throughout the assignment.17 ptsDeveloping 2Developing performance is evidenced by the inclusion of one error of the APA format. 12 ptsEmerging 1Emerging performance is evidenced by the inclusion of 2 errors of the APA format.0 ptsNo EvidenceInsufficient evidence to evaluate | 20 pts |
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeMechanics (20%) | 20 ptsMastery 3Mastered performance is evidenced by no major errors in composition, grammar, and/or spelling.17 ptsDeveloping 2Developing performance is evidenced by a maximum of 2 errors in composition, grammar, and/or spelling. 12 ptsEmerging 1Emerging performance is evidenced by a maximum of 4 errors in composition, grammar, and/or spelling.0 ptsNo EvidenceMore than 4 errors in grammar, composition, and or/spelling were noted. | 20 pts |
Total Points: 100