My Philosophy on Teaching

All the desks in the classroom are in groups of four. The teacher's desk is not in the usual front and center, but instead in a corner in the back of the room. When class is in session, the students spend more time in discussion groups and working on projects than listening to the teacher lecture. When I think of my ideal classroom setting this is the classroom I see. My philosophy on teaching has become a mixture of Constructivism and Progressivism. I also like to focus on key points from John Dewey.

Constructivism: can be defined as a belief of learning that is founded on the premise that we construct our own knowledge and understanding of the world we live in by reflecting on our experiences.

Progressivism: can be defined as a philosophy that is centered on student's abilities, experiences, and personal interests.