My first comment is that I have filled a 2" ring binder with the first two weeks of this class. I have to try to move myself away from the security of printing items from the Internet into merely saving those items on a flashdrive or other device instead. I recycle my bottles and cans but just can't go paperless with school work yet somehow.
Regarding the content of Week 2:
Again, very enlightening. The subject matter is excellent for the older (!) returning student who was undoubtedly educated in very different times. I would say even unrecognizably different. If our children could see a video of how my age group was taught and on what equipment they would call up the Smithsonian Museum immediately!!
Having just completed an intensive summer class of Applied Behavioral Analysis for Teachers, it was fascinating to read about all of the different educational theories all at once. I was able to compare and contrast them. I also took an educational philosophy quiz and found that my philosophy is a combination of cognitivism/constructionism, humanism and progressivism. I actually took a similar quiz for another class and the results definitely came up with humanism and I couldn't remember about the other two. These philosophies are in line with my learning style as well which is intra/interpersonal, naturalistic, musical and verbal.
I hope to remain open-minded about my philosophies and allow them to change over time as needed. I am pleased to find that my philosophies are in the realm that are indicated. I believe those encourage growth in each child individually and allow for growth within groups as well.
Wendy
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