Philosophy of Education

Throughout my studies to become an elementary school teacher, I have learned a lot about different educational theories along with the pros and cons that come with each one. I think that every theory has excellent ideas and reasoning behind each one, even if I find that certain theories would be more effective with the modern curriculums in public schools. I do not think there is a “right” theory to implement in the classroom, I think the right theory comes down to the teacher’s unique teaching style and preference. In my future classroom, I would like to use the humanism learning theory, because this theory relies on the concept of self-actualization, which is important to hold students accountable for their behavior as well as their education.

My experience using technology has been extremely relevant especially during these times throughout my college experience because as soon as covid hit, all of my classes transitioned to an online format which consisted of a lot of technology. I use technology a lot in my personal life as well, as we all do. I feel pretty confident with my ability to use technology. Even if I am unsure how to do something using technology, I feel like I am able to pick it up quickly when someone teaches me how. 

To me, technology integration simply means integrating technology into curriculum. Since technology is so prevalent in our everyday lives, I think the integration of technology is necessary in the classroom so we can allow our students to build confidence with their ability to navigate technology as well as how they can use it to facilitate their learning.

I plan to use technology in my future classroom by encouraging my students to use programs like Google Slides for students to present their work. I want to make sure my students feel comfortable with technology and are able to navigate resources online easily when they have questions or want to know more about a topic. I am open to using any form of technology in my classroom.