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Educational Philosophy - Kevin Harper - Coggle Diagram
Educational Philosophy - Kevin Harper
Existentialism
Classroom dialogue stimulates awareness (Ornstein, 2003, p. 108).
Examples - Discussion boards, Group discussions, Peer reviews
This form of learning helps me solidify my learning through peer communication 8/10
Idealism
Focuses on a subject-matter curriculum emphasizing the great ideas of the culture (Ornstein, 2003, p. 99).
This form of teaching focuses on core subjects and hammers in broad knowledge
Examples - Overview of chapters, Summaries, Main takeaways, Learning goals
This form of learning I really enjoy! It helps me get a great sense for subjects 10/10
Pragmatism
Instruction is organized around problem-solving following the steps of the scientific method (Ornstein, 2003, p. 104).
Examples - Simple logic that inspires, Field trips, Cooking
I enjoy this learning style, but don't find it effective 6/10
Social Reconstructionism
Instruction that focuses on significant social and economic problems in an effort to solve them (Ornstein, 2003, pg.110).
Progressivism
Instruction features problem solving and group activities (Ornstein, 2003, p. 110).
Realism
A subject-matter curriculum stressing objective knowledge and values (Ornstein, 2003, p. 101).
Examples- Math equations, Anything with one answer, Facts
This learning philosophy is effective but lacks depth 5/10
Perennialism
Focuses on human concerns that have caused concern for centuries (Ornstein, 2003, p. 110).
Examples - Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking
Essentialism
Emphasizes skills and subjects that demonstrate the cultural heritage (Ornstein, 2003, p. 110).
Examples - Lecturing, Memorization, Repetition
Reference
Ornstein, A. and Daniel Levine. (2003). Foundations of education (8th ed.). Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.
My educational Philosophy
I tend to learn best with a blend of Existentialism and Idealism
Getting a overview of the subject then creating a dialog about the subject best suits my learning style
