You will create a coherent personal philosophy statement on Early Childhood Education based on your knowledge of philosophical and theoretical beliefs as well as what you personally believe. This will determine what values you emphasize, how you organize and manage your work environment, what content you stress, and which pedagogical methods you will use. Your philosophy statement will include:
- An introduction that briefly and clearly articulates your personal philosophy
- How do you view the role of school/early childhood centres in society? What are the purposes of education? How do we assure that schools/centres serve all students well?
- How do you view the student? What is the student’s role in their education? How do we assure that all students are prepared and supported to assume that role?
- How do you view the role of the teacher? How is this consistent with the above beliefs? What are the primary responsibilities of the teacher in a society that values diversity?
- How do you maximize the design of your curriculum, instruction, and classroom management so that it will best support the learning of the very diverse population of students you can expect in your classrooms?
- Given the diversity of families, how will you include them in the education of their children?
- Relate your philosophical and theoretical beliefs to your practice as a prospective ECE leader.
- Write a conclusion that wraps up your personal philosophy statement, with a succinct statement that clearly articulates your vision of early childhood education
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