PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

Introduce, Discuss, & Conclude)

1. What can education contribute to a meaningful life?

Education plays a major role in the growth and progress of a society. It is one of the key components that can
make or break a culture’s advancement. If citizens of a society are educated, they can provide significant
contributions in the fields of arts, literature, science, technology, and others, and help establish a well-
rounded and stimulating community. Below are some of the best reasons why education is an essential thing
to any society:

Develop critical thinking and problem solving skills to make better choices and decisions
Once you have earned your college degree, you are expected to start your journey to the real life — get a
job, pay taxes, and so on. Your parents and the people around you may have already been picturing you
sitting behind an executive desk.

Because of several years of schooling, you should be able to make sound decisions on various stuff, such as
if you should get a car or a house, which expenses to prioritize, how to pay off your school loans, and more.

Moreover, you should be able to help the community by participating in projects to improve your
neighborhood, such as organizing programs to aid the less fortunate citizens, encourage the children and
teens to study, and other social activities.

Have more job opportunities available

Looking for a job is not easy. Depending on your field, you may have to contend with dozens, hundreds, or
even thousands of other fresh graduates for a low-paying entry-level position. But, if you possess the right
qualifications, i.e. you have a solid educational background (and with some amount of luck), the likelihood of
you landing your dream job becomes higher.

A lot of the high-paying, specialized jobs today look for people with more higher education accomplishments
and varied experiences. Therefore, if you want to increase your chances of standing out from a large pool of
applicants, go to school and get as many credentials as you can.

Higher income
To earn six figures a year is something that many people want but not really get. However, achieving it
requires a mixture of hard work, perseverance, dedication, competence, efficiency, and luck. In order to find
a job that can give you a comfortable lifestyle, you have to have the qualifications that will make companies
and employers hire you. This will likely happen if you are well-educated and possess the right sets of skills to
perform the responsibilities and tasks that they ask for that particular position.

How does education contribute to a good and meaningful life?

Education Can Create Better Human Beings.

Education is the most powerful weapon which we can use to change the perspective of the world. An
educated person knows how to deal with different types of problems. Through the right education, a
person can develop good moral values. It helps us to become a good human being.

Education is an important part of any society. It provides direction, social status, worldly knowledge, and
the chance to explore.

1. Stable Life

You need to be educated to get a good job so that you can be financially stable in your life. That might
mean you are trained in one specific field or well educated in lots of different things. Education is
essential to learn, thrive, and excel in the real world.

2. Teaches Values

While you can teach values at home, education helps you learn about other values and morals to have
a well-balanced, open mind.
3. Builds Confidence

When a child learns to read and write they become more confident in their abilities and it helps build
personal confidence too. It is the same as you get older. Feeling good about yourself and what you
know is a big confidence booster.

4. Creates Opportunities

When you have a solid education, you’re more apt to have more opportunities presented in your life.

5. Fosters Critical Thinking

Education helps children learn critical thinking skills in a different way that will stick with them longer
when they’re educated.

6. Interpersonal Skills

As children and adults are educated you are provided with skills to work with other people. Whether
they are peers or of a variety of ages education should teach interpersonal skills. Some of those skills
are how to act towards others in society, how to hold conversations with others and how to work
together on different tasks.

7. Builds Character

Education helps to build character as you learn about different cultures, languages, and how other
people think as well as live.

8. Fulfill Basic Needs

When you have an education you are able to fulfill the basic needs in life. You are taught to get dressed
and learn self-care and practical life skills. As you become an adult education will help in getting a job
and finding a place to live.

9. Knowledge

Education doesn’t just provide book smarts for children, it can provide knowledge in other areas such as
art, history, and music. The sky (and beyond) is the limit when it comes to education. Live a life full of
learning opportunities, open a book, teach yourself things, and take classes. It doesn’t matter how old
or young you are.

10. Goals

Education helps children learn to set goals and to feel proud when they accomplish set goals which will
play a key role in successful adult life.

2. A teacher or educator, what is a good educator/teacher?

A good teacher can make a world of difference in a student's life, impacting everything from their classroom
learning to their long-term success. If you're considering a career in education – or looking to boost it with
a Master of Education (MEd) – it's important to explore the qualities of a good teacher.

Some qualities of a good teacher include skills in communication, listening, collaboration, adaptability,
empathy and patience. Other characteristics of effective teaching include an engaging classroom presence,
value in real-world learning, exchange of best practices and a lifelong love of learning.

10 qualities of a good teacher.

1. Good Teachers Are Strong Communicators.

When it comes to effective teaching, strong communication skills are a must, said Dr. Daniel Tanguay,
senior associate dean of faculty and education programs.
Tanguay got his start as a high school math teacher and said that many students came to his class feeling
afraid of math, discouraged by their prior experiences and too overwhelmed to approach the subject
positively.

By communicating with students at the beginning of the year about how math applies to their favorite
hobbies, sports and future careers, Tanguay said his students were able to approach the subject in a more
enjoyable way that better supported their learning.

“I’m a firm believer in communication in all forms,” he said. “As a leader, communication is a tool for
overcoming fear.”

2. Good Teachers Listen Well.

Great communication doesn't stop when the teacher is done talking. Listening well is one of the most
important skills needed to be a teacher.

“Teachers that are skilled in listening and observing often pick up on what isn’t being said, such as any
anxieties a student may have, and can then help the student build their skills and confidence levels," said
student Kristine Ducote, who is earning her bachelor's in criminal justice.

Student Latricia Maddox, who is studying for a bachelor's in business, said that effective listening skills
also help a teacher better understand their students and tailor lessons to reach them how they learn best.

“If an educator can truly hear a student, they can learn how to reach them where they are,” she said. “This
will open the door for them to receive and learn the lesson that is being taught.”

3. Good Teachers Focus on Collaboration.

Working in education means you’re never truly working alone. From paraprofessionals and teaching
assistants to other classroom teachers and school leaders, working as a teacher often means working
effectively in a group. It's also important to keep an open mind and learn from other educators.

The key to success in this kind of environment, Tanguay said, is the ability to collaborate. "You really need to
be able to fill various roles in order to collaborate effectively," he said. "If you already have someone on your
team who is going to be the one to critique all of the suggestions made, then you don't need to join in on that.
Instead, maybe you need to be the person who is going to come up with creative ideas. You need to have
that flexibility."

4. Good Teachers Are Adaptable.

Effective teachers need to be able to work in a constantly evolving environment and adjust their teaching
methods based on the age of their students, the resources available and changing curriculum, practices and
requirements.

As a teacher since the 1980s, SNHU education professor and on campus undergraduate program
chairman Dr. Audrey Rogers said she’s seen tremendous changes in the education field throughout her
career, particularly with the rise in access to the internet, computers and other technology. What is teaching
going to look like in another 30 years? The only thing certain, Rogers said, is change.

“Change is a constant,” she said. “Learning how to adapt and adjust, that’s been one of the skills that’s been
most helpful in my career. It’s about keeping my finger on the pulse of who my students are over time and all
the trends, standards and new research, and being able to continually improve.”

Adaptability is also one of the key skills needed to be a teacher who may be educating students of varying
grade levels or different learning styles, Tanguay said.

“You have to be able to adapt based upon your audience,” he said.

5. Good Teachers Are Engaging.

Being able to engage students with humor, creative lessons and a strong classroom presence is an important
part of what makes someone a good teacher, Tanguay said.
“If you were to envision that teacher that you would want in your life, even now, you’re going to want
someone who is very engaging in front of the classroom,” he said. “A good teacher will perform for their
students to keep them going... It’s not about sitting back and just lecturing, it’s about engaging in the work.”

What an engaging teacher looks like will vary depending on grade level and subject matter, Tanguay said.

In kindergarten, an engaging teacher might be one who gets down on the floor to do activities with their
students on their level. In high school, an engaging teacher may be one who thinks outside the box, adds
humor to their lessons and finds creative ways to bring learning into the real world.

6. Good Teachers Show Empathy.

Another key to engaging students and improving their learning is to treat each student as an individual, by
being empathetic and understanding to what may be going on in their lives, Tanguay said.

“We need to take a moment to think back and think about what could be going on in this student’s life,” he
said. “It’s so important to be observant, attentive, empathetic and always have a positive attitude.”

Rhonda Garrison, a student in SNHU's psychology program, said empathy and understanding from a
teacher can not only help that teacher make a connection with a student, it can directly impact a student's
learning in the classroom.

“Something that may be easy for one student may not be so easy for someone else,” she said. “Everyone
learns differently, whether it be faster or slower than normal, learns better by writing, reading or hands-on.
Teachers need to always keep this in mind and always pay close attention to ensure each student is on the
track they need to be.”

7. Good Teachers Have Patience.

No matter what grade level you're teaching, your patience will be tested while working as an educator.

Whether you’re managing classroom behavior, working with colleagues with different views, or
communicating student issues or progress with parents, patience is one of the most important skills to
practice as a teacher.

“More often than not you actually have to have more patience with the parents than you do with the
students,” Tanguay said. “Parents are coming in with their perceptions of what happened to them when they
were students or previous experiences that may have been detrimental to their child... You have to be patient
and understanding of them.”

8. Good Teachers Value Real-World Learning.

Teachers who bring their students’ learning into the real world are often some of the most engaging. But it’s
important for teachers to bring their own learning into the real world, too.

One of the best preparations for effective teaching is to ensure that education students get plenty of
classroom experience early on in their degree programs, Rogers said.

For education majors in SNHU's on campus program, this preparation includes embedded coursework that
begins in a student's freshmen year. They spend time at a local school once a week to collaborate with
teacher partners and apply their learning to the classroom. A year-long student teaching experience is also a
powerful way to ensure soon-to-be teachers have the time to hone their teaching skills, Rogers said.

"Our students have that benefit of seeing the practical application (of) what they're learning in the moment
they're learning it," she said.

9. Good Teachers Share Best Practices.

A willingness to share knowledge and experiences with others is one of the most important qualities of a
good teacher, Rogers said.

Education is a hands-on field and often requires experimentation within the classroom to discover which
methods of communicating with students work best. Part of being an effective teacher is sharing your
findings and best practices with others in the field, Rogers said.
“I always challenge my students to think, ‘What is your contribution?’” she said. “Are you brave enough to
post on Twitter about your ideas on technology integration in the classroom? Your willingness to share your
practice, to keep an open door, to be transparent and to be observed are an important part of your teaching.”

10. Good Teachers Are Lifelong Learners.

One of the key skills needed to be a good teacher is a dedication to continued education and a love of
learning.

Whether you’re learning more about your subject area, learning new methods of communication or even
exploring how to bring more technology into your classroom, continuing to expand your own knowledge is
key to expanding that of your students.

“Those dedicated to their subjects with a passion for learning make the best teachers," said student Jennifer
Gardner, who is earning a bachelor's in mathematics. “They also need to have a desire to pass on that
knowledge.”

Ducote said it’s important for teachers to never feel as though they’ve learned it all, and to remain open to
new experiences.

“No matter your education level, you can learn something from everyone you encounter, including fellow
educators as well as students,” she said. “Being willing to continually add tools to your toolbox – even
unconventional ones at times – will keep things new and exciting, as well as giving you excellent skills.”

3. What is the importance of schooling in democracy?

What is the meaning of education in democracy?

Democratic education allows the decentralization of education and aims to empower students to
exercise self-determination in terms of their education. It means that students are allowed to choose
what and how they will study within the given framework of community greater leverage and also make them
accountable.

How does quality education affect democracy?

Specifically, quality education in a democracy prepares students to engage positively in their personal lives;
be responsible members of society that engage socially; provide the knowledge and skills necessary to
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What is the purpose of a democratic education?

The purpose of a democratic education is to provide students some ownership over their own education so
they might be more active and responsible members of their community. In general, a Democratic Education
involves increasing student choice in school.

Democratic governance.

Students who are directly involved in the school decision-making are more likely to develop
democratic competences. Schools with participative decision-making structures and procedures, including
powers for teachers, students and parents, are better placed to promote democracy.

What are the functions of school in a democracy?

Kilpatrick states: “The effective school in a democracy must give its pupils an intelligent understanding of the
issues of democracy, make them well disposed towards democracy as a way of life, and make them skillful in
the cooperative activities through which democracy must function.”

How does quality education affect democracy?

Specifically, quality education in a democracy prepares students to engage positively in their personal lives;
be responsible members of society that engage socially; provide the knowledge and skills necessary to
engage critically within the disciplines; fulfill their full economic potentials;
4. Know the philosophy behind K-12 curriculum? Give your own site/opinion as whether if it is the right track
or not. If not what are points for further improvement

The K to 12 system aims to improve Filipino students' skills in mathematics, science, and linguistics
to further exhibit competence in the global job market. With the new curriculum, the Department
of Education promises to offer higher quality education through the strands.

Overview of K to 12
K stands for kindergarten and 12 refers to the succeeding 12 years of basic education, which is why it is
called K to 12. The 12 years of basic education comprises of 6 years of elementary education, 4 years of
junior high school, and 2 years of senior high school. The K-12 program offers a decongested 12-year
program for the students which aims to give them sufficient time to master skills and acquire basic
competencies with the goal of being competitive on a global scale. Students of the new system will be
equipped with the skills required to be ready for employment, entrepreneurship, middle-level skills
development, and higher education even if they intend to do so after graduation.
The K to 12 program promotes global competency by accelerating mutual recognition of Filipino graduates
and professionals in other countries. The new curriculum allows students to choose between three tracks
which are the Academic, Technical-Vocational-Livelihood, and the Sports and Arts strand. It will also give
students opportunities to undergo immersions, have relevant exposure to a variety of industries, and to have
experience in their chosen track. Whereas the old curriculum offers a broad and linear curriculum, it did not
include enough practical applications like the K-12 does.
Starting with Kindergarten as the foundation for lifelong learning and development, the 12-year curriculum
aims to give students the journey in education that they deserve. Foreign countries perceive that a ten-year
curriculum in the education department is insufficient that is why many Filipinos abroad are not recognized
professionals. With the new curriculum, graduates are fully equipped with the skills which can help them
stand out on a global scale and compete accordingly according to international standards.

Advantages of K to 12 to the Philippine Education Sector

There are plenty of advantages to the new curriculum of the K to 12 program and most of them put the
Filipino student at the forefront of the educational agenda. The K to 12 curricula in the Philippines will put
Filipino students at par with the rest of the world. This would be a testament that an investment in education
is the key toward reaching national growth and development. There is still a challenge in accepting the K to
12 system as a curriculum but with these advantages, doing so would require less difficulty. There are some
people who still think that the K to 12 system is just a stretched curriculum with barely any changes from the
old curriculum. The curriculum is more than that, as it clearly focuses on enhancing the students’ progress
and their future.

Here are some of the benefits that students can receive from the curriculum:

PREPAREDNESS FOR TERTIARY LEARNING

With the adaptation of the K to 12 program, students are expected to graduate at an age that is a bit older
than past graduates of the old curriculum. According to DepEd, this would be an advantage to the young
adults venturing out into the professional world because they would be much more equipped to deal with the
higher level of learning as they enter college. With this, they can choose to continue their education to higher
forms which will be another great journey to access essential learning developments.

READINESS TO JOIN THE WORKFORCE

Unlike the old system, K to 12 can make students more prepared in joining the workforce. The new
curriculum has this benefit because they compel each student to be enthusiastic about the workforce and the
scheme empowers students to make a choice on their own. They may or may not pursue a college program
especially if they have chosen a track other than the academic track. Senior high school students need not
fret if they would like to explore other fields aside from their own because they get to choose electives that
can also hone their skills in certain areas that they are interested in.

SKILL COMPETENCY IN THE GLOBAL JOB MARKET

The K to 12 system aims to improve Filipino students’ skills in mathematics, science, and linguistics to further
exhibit competence in the global job market. With the new curriculum, the Department of Education promises
to offer higher quality education through the strands. Each track will give the students enough time to master
a field and enhance their skills in that respective industry and by the end of the curriculum, K to 12 graduates
will be ready to become globally competitive and are set to obtain a spot in the meticulous labor market.
K TO 12 IS A LEARNER-CENTERED CURRICULUM
K to 12 as a student-centered curriculum can influence the students to take a more active role in the learning
process. With the freedom and the flexibility to choose what they will learn, how they will learn, and how they
can evaluate your own learning, this would be a way to teach them about independence and how to be a
reliable member of a team. Not only will this make learning very enjoyable and easier for students, it will also
help address diverse needs which include special cases and those that come from indigenous groups which
make this education system very inclusive for everyone.

K TO 12 FOSTERS GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Unlike the previous education system, K to 12 offers more opportunities for employment and
entrepreneurship. Many schools in the Philippines are slowly implementing this. Graduates of the new
system can instantly get a job after they receive their certificates and passing competency-based
assessments. On the other hand, they can set up their own business or continue their education in college.
All the options will help every student to step up in improving their competence, skills, and professional
charac

The Role of K to 12 to Students and their Parents

It is a sad reality that there are students who drop out of high school without graduating which leaves them
unemployed and at risk of facing difficulties. Parents, educators, employers, and students themselves hold
the responsibility of making sure that this does not happen and that they secure a future for themselves. K to
12 plays a vital role for students and their parents in ensuring that they would be competitive in the workforce
and thus generates progressiveness for the whole family in this economy.

LEARN HOW TO SOCIALIZE

It is a given that schools are major agents of socialization. One of the things that young people who drop out
of school can miss out on is being a part of a group with peers who understand and support them. Not to
mention that educators also function as role models and a figure of authority that can keep the attitude and
behavior of students in check. With K to 12, they recognize that this is a primary function of learning and they
provide more avenues for students to socialize. Without the positive influence of the educational institution,
an individual can find himself in difficult situations during their socialization process. Social skills are needed
in a work environment and basically, in ensuring that you have the proper disposition to go through life.
Going to school is an important part of this process this is what K to 12 aims to foster in the curriculum.

TEACHES RESPECT
School teaches students to recognize authority figures not out of fear but out of respect. This values the
discipline that a student nurtures and this will come in handy when they eventually have authority figures in
their future jobs. A student who knows how to respect teachers and school personnel will easily adapt to the
workplace and in other social aspects of adult life. Knowing respect and discipline by heart is vital in
becoming successful as working adults or even when planning to form a healthy household.

MASTER BASIC SKILLS

Basic skills such as reading and writing are the main benefits of K to 12 education. Adults who do not master
these skills usually go through a process of learning how to read and write before landing a good job, making
the situation even more difficult for them. Acquiring basic math skills is also another benefit of a good
education—math skills can help individuals balance their budget, look for the best prices in the market, figure
out the best paying jobs or how to file taxes properly. Having a good grasp on these skills all boils down to
receiving a solid education and having a strong foundation from it.

ACQUIRE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Learning general knowledge is one of the perks that you can get from an education. The knowledge of
history, geography, science or literature can be exhilarating, and it can greatly enrich one’s life. All that useful
information can have more value than material things because someone who learns can probably feel more
fulfilled. This will keep them in the course of their lives with the constant enthusiasm to learn new things
which will help in the individual’s progress towards growth. Someone who does not acquire a desire for
learning will miss out on discovering the richness of other lifestyles and cultures.

K TO 12 PROVIDES OPTIONS
Getting a K to 12 education can open new doors and increase the chance of finding a stable job. Students
can get the opportunity to build a network, acquire more skills, and find the career that they really love. K to
12 can get students the access to all these great opportunities and have a fulfillment during this learning
 experience. Obtaining a K to 12 diploma will make students more likely to be hired because employers
usually assume that someone who completed the K to 12 curriculum has the basic skills necessary for the
job, have adequate communication skills, can get along with the rest of the team and follow objectives like
they are supposed to.
In conclusion, the many benefits of K to 12 education include basic skills such as being able to read, write,
count, communicate, and interact with others. Getting this kind of education not only helps your chances of
landing a respectable job—it also helps you in developing the life skills you will need on your journey towards
growth. Having a good education, finding a good career, adapting in the workplace, becoming a stable adult,
and raising a family; that sounds like the dream, right? School might be overlooked but its importance is
unparalleled. As parents or educators, their roles are just as vital as the learning process that students get
from the four walls of a classroom, their job is to help the young people understand the importance of their
lifestyle in school.
This is why you should find the most reliable educational institution that not only gives your children the
highest quality of education but equips them with the values which are essential for making it in the real world
as well.

Enderun and K to 12: Education Meets Professionalism

With the many benefits of K to 12, you would want a great partner in order to reap every inch of advantage
that the education system can give. Enderun Colleges is the prime international college in Manila for the
young mind.
Our school is built on global competence as a foundation. We believe that making it in the professional world
is attributed to having the best educational journey towards that endpoint as well as having a constant
enthusiasm to learn.
Learning is all about the stream of knowledge that students need to always be ready for.

The K 12 curriculum requires all Filipino students to have one year of kindergarten, six years of elementary
schooling (grades 1 to 6), four years of junior high school (grades 7 to 10), and two years of senior high
school (grades 11 to 12).

Salient Features of K to 12
 Salient Features of K to 12.
 Building Proficiency Through Language. ( Mother Tongue-Based Multilingual Education)
 Gearing up for the Future. ( Senior Highschool)
 Ensuring Integrated and Seamless Learning.
 Nurturing the Holistically Developed Filipino.

Senior High School (SHS) covers the last two years of the K to 12 program and includes Grades 11
and 12. In SHS, students will go through a core curriculum and subjects under a track of their
choice. These two additional years will equip learners with skills that will better prepare them for the
future, whether it be:
 Employment
 Entrepreneurship
 Skills Development (Further Tech-Voc training)
 Higher Education (College)

Constructivist Teaching and Learning

This report presents a summary of a Master's thesis by Audrey Gray, University of Saskatchewan,
entitled "'The Road to Knowledge is Always Under Construction': A Life History Journey to
Constructivist Teaching".

The research in "'The Road to Knowledge is Always Under Construction': A Life History Journey
to Constructivist Teaching" explores the journey of Pat Gray, a Saskatoon English language arts
teacher, towards the development of a constructivist approach to teaching. It looks at the
influences, incidents, and insights that prompted Pat to make changes in the direction of
constructivism, focuses on his growth and development of a constructivist approach, and explores
the ways he incorporates constructivist ideas and strategies into his teaching practices.
Constructivist teaching is based on the belief that learning occurs as learners are actively involved
in a process of meaning and knowledge construction as opposed to passively receiving
information. Learners are the makers of meaning and knowledge. Construcivist teaching fosters
critical thinking, and creates motivated and independent learners.

This summary report examines constructivist teaching and learning by looking at the distinctive
features of a constructivist programme, the qualities of a constructivist teacher, and the
organization of a constructivist classroom. A constructivist teacher and a constructivist classroom
are distinguished from a traditional teacher and classroom by a number of identifiable qualities:
the learners are actively involved; the environment is

democratic; the activities are interactive and student-centered; and the teacher facilitates a process
of learning in which students are encouraged to be responsible and autonomous.

Pat's developmental transition from traditional forms of instruction to a constructivist approach to

teaching provides insight into the process of teacher change and development. The research shows
that, for Pat, change to a constructivist approach to teaching was a developmental process that
occurred over time and involved a paradigm shift. The research raises questions about the process
of teacher change and development that have implications for the way constructivist and
transactional curricula are implemented.

Part One of this report provides a definition of and a rationale for constructivist teaching. Part
Two examines the characteristic features of a constructivist classroom interweaving the research
literature and the significant findings of constructivist teaching. Part Three presents a discussion
of the professional development of a constructivist teacher. Part Four considers implications and
possibilities resulting from this research on constructivst teaching and suggests recommendations
for schools, colleges and school boards.