A philosophy of education influences what and how students are taught. A philosophy of education answers questions about the purpose of schooling, a teacher's role, what should be taught, and by what methods.

Give your “Philosophy of Education” – what are your guiding principles about education-related issues, what do you think about Early Childhood/Elementary Education, what do you feel the role of the educators should be, and what are your thoughts about Early Childhood/Elementary Education, etc. Select a quote below and complete the statement as an introduction to your philosophy.

· “I believe the purposes of education are _________________”

· “I believe children learn best when taught under certain conditions and in certain ways. Some of these are __________________”

· “The curriculum—all of my classroom's activities and experiences—should include certain “basics” that contribute to children’s social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. These basics include __________”

· “Children learn best in an environment that promotes learning. Features of a good learning environment are _______________”

· “All children have certain needs to be met to grow and learn at their best. Some of these basic needs are ____________”

· “I would meet these needs by ____________”

· “A teacher should have certain qualities and behave in certain ways. Qualities I think important for teaching are ________________________”

Your Philosophy of Early Childhood Education should be at least two pages. Please use Times New Roman, 12-point font, and double-space the paper. If you cite or quote any information within your paper, be sure to reference the cite within your paper – APA style.