WK3 | Partner Assignment - Why is Philosophy Important by Hailey Palmer

Hailey

haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 01:59:54 UTC

Educators that emphasize students' contribution to the learning process are likely to believe “the self can be a valid source of knowing” and believe participating in shared dialogue, discussions and interactions is the best way to learn and create meaningful understanding. This view resonated with me more than the others because I believe active engagement helps to acquire knowledge/new information.

Hailey

haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 02:01:52 UTC

I learned the diagram provided in the reading captures educators' beliefs into organized categories. The most global beliefs are at the top then going down is the most local beliefs of who they are. It is interesting how this system of beliefs can be impacted if educators' beliefs change.

Hailey

haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 02:02:25 UTC

Scholars explain that students take responsibility for their own learning when they “feel autonomous, competent, and connected to their classmates and educators.” This creates self determined and responsible learners. This is important for educators to not feel the need to be in control all the time. I believe in seeking out my students' interests in what activities they like doing and giving them options because I want my students to have autonomy and be actively engaged during their learning process. Creating meaningful relationships helps students feel cared for, supported and they are more likely to engage. I also find that having positive relationships with students creates fewer behavioral problems and students are more academically motivated therefore improving academic performance.

Hailey

haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 02:03:01 UTC

How educators interact with the world examines an educator's beliefs. Educators have an impact around them and I believe it is important to be a role model for students. It is also helpful for educators to self-reflect and understand the influence of their values, beliefs and reality.

Hailey

haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 02:03:21 UTC

Educators' beliefs influence their planning and decisions and this article examines four types of teacher behaviors associated with expectancy effects that include; climate, feedback, input, and output.

Hailey

haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 02:28:34 UTC

In the article, Fred Korthagen, believes educators it is likely educators are most effective when their beliefs align. This is interesting because of the influence beliefs have on reality and others.

Hailey

haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 02:36:01 UTC

Researchers question what knowledge and beliefs have in common and conclude “beliefs have a motivational component and play a role in driving behavior.” This helps to understand that beliefs influence behavior and is important for understanding someones actions.

Mackenzie

mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 03:47:43 UTC

If educators fail to reflect on their own beliefs it can have a negative impact on how they are as professionals. The failure to examine one’s beliefs has the potential to have negative effects on a classroom environment. For example, depending on an educator’s belief he or she decides what is valued in the classroom, from student interactions to the content being taught.

Mackenzie

mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 04:22:18 UTC

"apprenticeship of observation" is a term coined by Lortie that refers to how future educators can mimic the teaching strategies used by the teachers they have had in their own educational journey. Future educators have had the opportunity to observe members of the profession they are entering into for years. Because of this their influence can be seen in future educators' work.

Mackenzie

mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 04:40:50 UTC

“epistemological beliefs” are beliefs that educators have in terms of the role of schooling. For instance a teacher’s belief in knowledge. Some teachers believe that they themselves are the only source of knowledge which is more of a behaviorist approach while other educators believe that the self can be a valuable addition to knowledge. This teacher will value and student’s contribution and background knowledge to the learning experience.

Mackenzie

mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 04:57:05 UTC

There is a lack of diversity in the population of the research on educator’s beliefs. Most of the literature on educator beliefs is centered around white, middle-class, female teachers. Including perspectives from minority populations would be beneficial since they would come with their own unique set of beliefs.

Mackenzie

mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 05:04:40 UTC

Educator’s beliefs about a student’s capacity to learn has a direct impact on their academic achievement. This can clearly be seen in some educator’s perceptions of students from urban or from a lower socioeconomic status.

Mackenzie

mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 05:12:48 UTC

Acknowledging your personal beliefs as an educator is not enough. It is how you analyze your beliefs and how those beliefs are either positively or negatively affecting a classroom environment. The practice of reflection can be beneficial for all educators in order to check themselves on how they are presenting information and behaviors in their classrooms.

Mackenzie

mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 05:16:52 UTC

Educators who fail to analyze their beliefs are at risk of leaving out valuable information in the curriculum, overlook students who need help the most, stunt their professional growth, and misinterpret student behavior.

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mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 05:29:52 UTC

I also enjoyed viewing the diagram provided. It was interesting to me how although the individual was small at the bottom of the pyramid in fact individual beliefs can have a large ripple effect on other parts of the pyramid. -Mackenzie

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mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 05:34:21 UTC

From reading this article I also noted how important it is as an educator to practice self-reflection in terms of beliefs. Beliefs have such a massive impact on classroom environments! -Mackenzie

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mlowe0023_ — 2023-11-09 05:40:38 UTC

I also highlighted this section of the article as being insightful. Working with children there is no question to me whether students' background knowledge/ contributions are valuable or not. It was interesting for me to read how other educators might view this belief differently. -Mackenzie

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haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 07:02:12 UTC

I agree on the influence of teachers' beliefs on academic achievement. It is important educators are able to recognize and reflect on how their beliefs impact student engagement and the environment.

-Hailey

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haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 07:03:04 UTC

It is important educators are self aware and able to reflect on what positively and negatively impacts the classroom environment and students.

-Hailey

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haileykpalmer — 2023-11-09 07:03:31 UTC

I agree educators must analyze their beliefs to engage with all students, grow, and to not have assumptions. I believe observing and self-reflection is important and helps to decrease student behaviors in the classroom.

-Hailey