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Personal Educational Philosophy Scoring Rubric
CATEGORY 1 2 3 4
Length of Paper Less than Three Three double-spaced Four double-spaced Five or more -double-
double-spaced pages pages pages spaced pages

Introduction There is no clear The introduction states
introduction to the the purpose, but does not
purpose of the paper or adequately preview the
its structure. structure of the paper and
does not engage the
reader.
The introduction clearly
states the purpose of the
paper, previews the
structure of the paper, but
does not engage the
reader.
he intros uc on is inviting,
encourages the reader to
learn more about the
candidate's philosophy, and
clearly states the main
points and the purpose of
the paper.

Coverage of Information includes Information includes few Information includes som- Information includes
Teaching very few, if any, of the of the knowledge, skills, of the knowledge, skills, thorough delineation of the
knowledge, skills, and and dispositions of and dispositions of knowledge, skills, and
Dimensions dispositions of effective effective teachers; effective teachers; clearly dispositions of effective
teachers; articulates articulates some best articulates several best teachers; clearly articulates
few best practices of practices of effective practices of effective many best practices of
effective teachers teachers -; _ • - c iv
Integration of Does not include Offers few examples of Offers examples, values, Offers quality details an '
Experiences, examples of personal experiences, values, and and beliefs to illustrate t e examples about personal
experiences, values, or beliefs to illustrate commitment to most experiences, values, or
Beliefs, and beliefs related to commitment to dispositions beliefs to illustrate support
Values dispositions dispositions. Examples of dispositions
add little to the discussion.
Incorporation Connections between There is little connection There is some connection ere is a strong
of Theories and the writer's expression between the writer's between the writer's connection between the
of philosophy and expression of philosophy expression of philosophy writer's expression of
Readings curriculum theory, and curriculum theory, and curriculum theory, philosophy and curriculum
practice, constructivist practice, constructivist practice, constructivist theory, practice,
theory and readings theory and readings theory and readings constructivist theory and
completed in courses completed in courses. completed in courses. readings completed in
are unclear or Few points are supported Most points are supported courses. All points are
unrelated. with references. wi . s sorted with reference
Sequencing/ Many points are not in Some points are not in oints are made in a Poin . .-: •• - • - • • s ical

Transitions logical order. The logical order; the way they logical order; the way they order; the smooth flow
paper lacks are presented makes the are presented sometimes effectively maintains the
organization. The writing difficult to follow makes the writing difficult interest of the reader and
transitions between and less interesting. to follow or less interesting increases the ease of
paragraphs and/or Some transitions work for the reader. Transition reading. A variety of clear
ideas are unclear or well; but connections show how ideas are transitions are used. They
nonexistent. among ideas are fuzzy. nected, but there clearly show how ideas are
little r ioty. connected.
Conclusions There is no clear The conclusion is e conclusion is The conclusion is strong
conclusion; the paper recognizable; but does not recognizable; ties up and leaves the reader with
ends with no summary tie up several loose ends. almost all loose ends in a an understanding of the
statement. It simply summary statement. writer's points; offers a
ends. summary statement, looks
forward to the future, uses
a quote, cites a unique
experience, etc.
Mechanical Many grammatical, Several grammatical, ' e or two errors in No grammatical,
Errors spelling, or punctuation capitalization, spelling, or grammar, capitalization capitalization, spelling, or
errors; errors interrupt punctuation errors; the and/or punctuation; the punctuation errors; the
the flow. errors interrupt the flow. •aper is easy to read. paper is exceptionally easy
to read.
Proper Use of Some sources are not All sources (information sources (informatio All sources (information and
accurately and graphics) are and graphics) are graphics) are accurately
Citations
documented. accurately documented, accurately documented, documented in APA format
but many are not in APA s ut a few are not in AP
format formai
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The journey of becoming a teacher is rough. In order to become a teacher, one must first

get the degrees that are necessary. While in school, future teachers discover what way they wish

to teach. The ways of teaching are call philosophies; there are six philosophies. They consist of:

perennialism, essentialism, behaviorism, progressivism, reconstructionism, and

cognitivism/constructionism. Each teacher may not identify with only one philosophy, some may

identify with different parts of all philosophies. For instance, behaviorism is based upon rules

and regulations. According to the sixth edition of Foundations of American Education "Most

behaviors are learned. Most behaviors can be taught, changed, or modified (Webb, Metha,

Jordan 2010)." Although I do believe that a child should be well disciplined, the learning

behavior should be different. For instance, I do not believe that the "purpose of school is to

increase appropriate behaviors while decreasing inappropriate behaviors, and teach new

behaviors by incorporating a variety of behavioral techniques (Webb 2010)." However, I do

believe that the purpose of school is to further one's knowledge, and learning is a never-ending

process. Also, I believe that the curriculum should be in the guide lines of a liberal arts

education. In addition, classrooms should be managed through certain riles, and if a student

breaks the rules, then they should be punished for it. While every teacher has different

philosophies, we all have the same calling: to teach anyone who is willing to learn.

I believe that it is good for everything that is to be done has order. There are also rules

and regulations in life that all must follow. In addition, sometimes students refuse to listen to a

teacher only because there are no repercussions. According to Saul McLeod, unwanted behavior
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can be terminated by the teacher simply ignoring the student, "Unwanted behaviors, such as

tardiness and dominating class discussion can be extinguished through being ignored by the

teacher (McLeod 2007)." However, certain repercussions can keep all students in line, and this

allows the students to become accountable to one another. Behaviorism can be used in a negative

way such as moving a clip to red, but it can also be used in a more positive way. For instance,

according to Saul McLeod you can reinforce children in school, "A simple way to shape

behavior is to provide feedback on learner performance, e.g. compliments, approval,

encouragement, and affirmation (McLeod 2007)." Also, I have always enjoyed a classroom that

are well organized and the students know what they are allowed and not allowed to do. In

addition to behaviorism, perennialism is known for focusing on the religious aspects of life.

However, they may focus on religion, but they also have a liberal arts education.

Furthermore, in my High School years it was a family like atmosphere. The teachers

would ask how was your day, and if it was not well then, they would try to help and make it

better. They also understood what it was like when we were stressed, they would lighten our

work load. Therefore, a building of education should be family oriented. When there is a family

like atmosphere, then the students and parents are able to feel more at ease and more welcome.

For instance, at my high school it was a family atmosphere. In my past field experiences, I have

observed that many teachers teach different ways, but they all seem to have the same technics.

For instance, most of my teachers rely on the technology and all the rewards of it to teach a

lesson. They also use like behavior reinforcement strategies. For instance, most teachers prefer
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to use card changes, while other use a marking system. The marking system is where the student

gets three marks and then gets a note home, however they do start fresh every day. School is an

institution of learning, and learning is a never-ending process. One will never truly know all of

something conserving no one truly knows what the future may hold.

Furthermore, I believe that the purpose of school is to further one's education. While in

school students should be more concerned about what they are learning and why they are earning

it. Students should not be forced to go to school, school should be an enjoyable place. Although

you teachers should be friendly, but not your friend. As a student one should come to class well

prepared and understand that school is a place of knowledge and not an playground. Also,

student should act orderly and like the young adults that they will be treated as. There should be

absolutely no special treatment, and no favorites. Also, students should be aware of how much

they are truly worth and know that they are not just someone else (Webb 2010). Also, students

should not be so dependent upon the teachers. According to LeoNora M. Cohen, "Learning is

rooted in the questions of learners that arise through experiencing the world (Cohen 1999)." In

order to students to learn and want to learn, they should be confident in themselves and not be

afraid to ask questions.

In addition to students, schools should have a liberal art based educational system.

According to the sixth edition Foundations of American Education, the perennelsims' curriculum

focuses on a liberal arts education (Webb 2007). When a teacher is going to teach the class new

material, it would be best if the material was personalized to the student that way the students
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could understand the material better. For instance, in the novel Crash Course, written by Kim

Bearden, she applies the material into an exciting way for the students. For instance, she asks

one child and ask him what does he like, he said he likes to go fishing. Mrs. Bearden then made

and English lesson into a creative game of fishing. She not only does this for one student she

makes the lesson plans exciting to all of the students. The author claims, "Believe in the magic

it's all around you (Bearden 2014, p. 30)." Also, another teaching method is cooperative

learning, which the Social Reconstructionism believe in ("Social Reconstructionism" 2009).

Cooperative learning, allows the students to work together and complete the task at hand as a

team. In the "real world" one is able to ask for help and to work together to reach a common

goal.

In addition, questions are on of the best ways to get a better understanding of what the

students are understanding. Questions, also allow the students to view what their peers

responses. This allows the students to become more open minded upon others and there views.

According to the Foundations of American Education, the classroom management of a

perenniailism consist of: precision, order, and structure (Webb 2007). In order to manage any

classroom, one must be clear and have an order and structure to everything. If one does not have

these aspects, then there will be destruction and it would be disruptive.

I believe within the first few weeks of school, a teacher should run through the rules and

procedures and spend the first few weeks practicing. If you practice, then the students will not
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have questions on the procedures. Prior to class starting, the teacher must have a clear

interpolation of which behaviors are appropriate and which are inappropriate (Webb 2007). If the

teacher has a clear understanding of what is appropriate and what is inappropriate, then they are

able to convey the information to the students better. Then, there is less confusion between the

students and the teachers.

Also, one of the best ways to test any student's knowledge is not by test, but by giving

them a small project, and allowing them to make the connections. If you have a small project,

then the student is allowed to show how creative they are, and how they understand the material

at hand. In addition, asking the students to complete evaluation upon themselves and their peers.

This allows the students to see where they are, also where their peers think they are.

In conclusion, all teachers have a different way of teaching. All teachers also have

different philosophies that they abide by. There are six philosophies: perennialism, essentialism,

behaviorism, progressivism, reconstructionism, cognitivism/ constructionism. However not all

teacher will only identify with only one philosophy. For instance, personally, I identify with

behaviorism as well as perennialism. Behaviorism is based upon the rules and regulations of a

class room. While, perennialism's curriculum is based upon a religious factor as well as an liber

arts factor. Also, the purpose of school is to come an further one's education. In addition,

students should come to class well prepared and ready to learn the material at hand. Furthermore,

I believe that an liberal arts education should be taught in school. In order for a class to become
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orderly and structured, you must use such methods. Also, the teacher should have a clear

understand of what is appropriate in the class room and what is inappropriate. The best ways to

asses a group of people is to give them a small project, and to give them small evaluations.

However, theses philosophies are used in order to teachers to create the classroom setting they

wish to create.
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