This document discusses formulating a philosophy of education and what it should contain. An effective philosophy of education includes concepts about the learner, the lesson, and the teaching-learning process. It then shares one teacher's credo of education as a special education teacher which emphasizes that every child is special and unique, has potential, and should be provided the best educational opportunities to feel confident and prepared for life.

1. COLLEGE OF
TEACHER EDUCATION
NBP Reservation, Poblacion, Muntinlupa City, Metro Manila

2. Formulating Your Philosophy of
Education
Teaching Profession and Professional Ethics

3. “Your philosophy of education is
your “window” to the world and
“compass” in life…”

4. Philosophies are reflected in our
dealings with students, colleagues,
parents and administrators

5. WHAT DOES A PHILOSOPHY OF
EDUCATION CONTAIN?

6. It should contain your concepts
about:
1. The learner
2. The lesson
3. Teaching-learning process

7. MY CREDO OF EDUCATION AS SPED
TEACHER

8. I believe that every child is
special, unique and precious
despite of their disabilities.

9. I believe that every child has
potentials to be proud of.

10. I believe that every child has
potentials to be proud of.

11. I believe that every child is a
blessing- an angel from God
who gives joy and delight to
every mankind.

12. I believe that my task as a
teacher is to give them the
best I can in providing their
educational needs.

13. I believe that my task as a
teacher is to make them feel
good and confident about
him/herself through his/her
learning experiences.

14. I believe that my task as a
teacher is to inculcate to
them morals and values.

15. I believe that my task as a
teacher is to develop them in
preparation to life.

16. I believe that teachers touch
not only the mind but also the
heart and transforms them to
become productive ones.