What are your beliefs about how children learn?

Your philosophy of education is simply your goals, beliefs, and values about education. Think about your philosophy as an action plan for you. As an educator, it is important to be aware of your philosophy of education because it helps you understand the decisions you make and the priorities and initiatives you support. It is also important to remember that your philosophy of education is a living document. It will change as you grow professionally and expand your foundations as an educator.
In this Reflection assignment, you will compose your personal philosophy of education. You will also develop a code of ethics to guide you as you engage in student assessment and the collection, analysis, and application of data for the purposes of decision making.
· Create a paper in a Word document for your response. Include the two parts of your assignment in one Word document submission.
· Use APA format for the title page, references page, and in-text citations.
· Compose an introduction and conclusion for your paper.
· Follow the directions to complete Parts 1 and 2.
Part 1: Philosophy of Education
In a minimum three-page paper, compose your philosophy of education.
Adapted from How to Write a Statement of Teaching Philosophy published in the Chronicle of Higher Education, these are some ideas you may want to address from your perspective:
· Why do you want to teach?
o Purposes of education
o Your role as an educator
· Who do you teach?
o Diversity of learners
o Role of a community of learners
o 21st century learners and technology
· What are your beliefs about how children learn?
o Impact on teaching and learning
o Impact on curriculum, instruction, and assessment decisions
o Attention to individual learner needs
o Your goals for students
· Why must you, as an educator, extend your influence beyond the classroom and school?
o Global awareness
o Career and college readiness
o Family and community relationships
o National priorities
Part 2: Professional Code of Ethics
Write a 10-item Professional Code of Ethics that is reflective of your philosophy of education and encompasses your values and beliefs about student assessment and the collection, analysis, and application of data for the purposes of decision making.

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