Content
Standards (INTASC) Standard 09:
The teacher is a reflective practitioner
who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on others (students, parents, and
other professionals in the
learning community) and who actively seeks opportunity to grow professionally
AIM O-2: Students will formulate a personal
philosophy of education based
on existing philosophies, current laws, and universally accepted ethical standards.
KSI-C: Describe the major
components of recognized educational
philosophies.
1: Inquire, think
critically, and gain knowledge
1.1.2 Use prior and
background knowledge as context for new learning
1.1.6 Read, view, and listen
for information presented in any format
2: Draw
conclusions, make informed decisions, apply knowledge to new situations, and create new knowledge
1. Creativity and Innovation: Students demonstrate
creative thinking, construct
knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
3. Research and
Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
4.Critical
Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct
research, manage projects,
solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
Lesson Objective: Students will examine school mission statements and their own school experiences in order to explain how educational philosophies are reflected in school and teacher practices.
Time Management/Setting: One 90-minute class
period in a computer lab
Prerequisite Learning: Students should have learned about the five major educational philosophies by reading and completing activities on pp. 319-331 in Teachers, Schools, and Society (Sadker)
Differentiation Strategies: Alternative text Becoming a Teacher (Parkay & Stanford), pp.
86-89
Learning Preferences/Styles: Field Dependent,
Visual, Tactile, Reflective, Global
College Prep Strategies: Timed Writings