Assignment:
What is your philosophy of education (Perennialism/Essentialism/Progressivism/Emistentialism/Social Reconstructivism)? Cite the relevant philosophers and ideas discussed in your text andlor examined in class. How will your phiiosohpical perspective impact your teaching style? How will your teaching placement modify your philiosphy? flow do your personal values, political proclivities. class consciousness, racial perspectives, and historical insights influence your outlook? Why is it important to have a philosophy of education?
Structure/Organization
- Double-spaced, word-processed, I-inch margins, t 2-point Font
- Conventions: Spelling, usage, paragraphing. and sentence structure.
- Length/format: Appropriate to question (5 pages).
- Completeness: Thorough discussion (compact crystallization").
- The writing should be scholarly, but natural, unforced, and shot through with wit, passion, delight,. and/or intrigue.
- There sould be an engaging "sound" to the writing, a contrast in sentence length and cadence. It doesn't plod; it has- lilt. Thus, "write for the ear."