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Matt: Of these four I would choose John Dewey. I like to give students something to struggle through, but not defeat them. Once this struggle occurs then I am able to more efficiently target my direct instruction. This also allows me to show the different strategies students used to attempt to solve the problem.

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Bailey: I identify with Froebel's methodology the most, especially during labs. When we do projects there is a specific objective, but I do not restrict the students' experimentation with the materials and instead highlight new discoveries as they happen. Before class my students have 5 minutes of freedom in the classroom. Very few materials are off limits, and I encourage them to use materials in the classroom in their own pursuits.

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The theorist that I most closely represent my ideas is Bruner. I think that learning is an active process. Being able to apply your learning in different way is essential. I try to promote higher level thinking. In my classroom you will see this during centers. Some scholars are up and active and others are more relaxed. AD

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I think Froebel most closely represents the ideas in my class. Froebel believes that children are able to grow and experience the world through play. And I think my students learn best when they are able to experience the world around them. Additionally, I believe that students work better when they are able to decide what they want to do or make their own choices. I try to use free play during indoor and outdoor recess as well as during work time.
Sam Yaros

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DARIAN Forebel -- I worked in a play-based daycare and saw the beginnings of writing in children that were 2 years old, because they were given opportunities to just explore with drawing. I also like Montessori as well. The freedom of letting children explore and be curious about their world. I think there does still need to be an end-goal [what overarching learning objectives can be reached using these freeform activities? just so we can track what has the potential to be learned]

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Montessori - Children are highly inquisitive and inclined to try new learning experiences. Rather than restricting the avenues in which they can learn, letting them follow where their curiosity is taking them leads to natural, authentic learning experiences where they make genuine connections to material. Kids will retain these self guided experiences much more. Finally, I think it also builds a stronger investment in their learning because they're learning in the way in which they are most comfortable.  - Carley

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I identify most strongly with Forbel's theory because of my background in Preschool.  The first thing I ever learned about education was that play can be considered child's work, and I have carried this with me.  As a first grade teacher, I try to incorporate at least one station where students are able to explore and play freely within the objectives of the lesson. -- Markie

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Mariah - I like Forbel's ideology of learning through play. I don't currently apply this to my classroom (outside of recess) but I would like to learn more about it and implement it in the future.

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I love the Montessori method because it speaks to both individualism and cooperative learning. It teaches children to know and follow their own interests and value community. I also like Foreby's philosophy (which is an aspect of Montessori as well) which allows children to learn through experience and trusts them to know how and what they need to learn.

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Michael Saltouros: Montessori because I believe that allowing kids to learn at their own pace and in their own way is critical to their success. It also allows them to be comfortable in the classroom because they can be themselves, and it is my opinion that a student will not learn the best that they can unless they are comfortable in the place they are learning.

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The theorists that closely represents my ideas is Forebel because I think its important kids have play incorporated into their learning. Especially because thats where they learn basic social skills that will create the foundation for their relationships. Positive play will lead to positive relationships. Teaching kindergarten at a strict and structured school has made me value this. -steph

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Seth--- I relate most with Montessori because I believe that tactile and kinesthetic learning, especially at their own pace is crucial to academic development. Hands on experiences can really allow students to mess around with different things to help them learn, rather than just doing a worksheet.  In my classroom, I let my students play school; they use letter chips and magnets; they complete quizzes and tests via dry-erase, etc.

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Morgan Malie- I found Forebel's Theory the most interesting especially being a Kindergarten teacher.  I would like to be more aware of play-time and what my students are doing during that time.  Making sure to still have structured games but also offer resources/materials to create and explore.

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Frobel because restricted play helps kids build independence and reliance on themselves rather than always having to rely on instructions. To represent this theory I let my students have free time each day and we go out for recess, but leave them to their own devices to create their own fun.  ---Lega