This document provides an overview of different philosophies of education including idealism, realism, pragmatism, and existentialism. It discusses key philosophers associated with each approach and how each philosophy influences teaching practices. The document encourages readers to reflect on which philosophy aligns most with their own views as a student, parent or teacher. It also briefly outlines additional philosophies of education like perennialism, essentialism, progressivism, and postmodernism. Readers are then instructed to develop their own statement of educational philosophy.

1. Introduction to Teaching William Allan Kritsonis, PhD Please silence all phones and pagers.

5. Philosophy: a study of theories of knowledge, truth, existence, and good Theory: a set of related principles that are based on observation and are used to explain additional observations Philosophy of education: provides a framework for thinking about educational issues, and it guides professional practice How do I get one???

6. Teachers acquire a philosophical framework to guide their practice by becoming knowledgeable and reflective, which allows them to make professional decisions that promote as much growth in their students as possible.

22. ©2005 by Pearson Education, Inc. All Rights Reserved Which most accurately describes your views of education, from the perspective of a real teacher? Comment on your paper.

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24. Read pages 204-207 and create your own Philosophy of Education Statement. Be sure to use philosophy names. It should be typed, double spaced with standard fonts and margins. Length is up to you, but less than one page is not recommended. Exit: There is nothing more to turn in, but you need to stay until you have a handle on how to begin your paper.