Midwifery Philosophy
Being a midwife does not only defined by assisting women in childbirth. The general dictionary definition are the misconception of how people view midwives. Being a midwife means to be 'with women' and this leads the construction of the midwifery philosophy, Page (2006) 5 steps and Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) competency standards, in order to provide the best women centred care (Australia Collage of Midwives, 2017). This essay will cover a constructive overview of what Page (2006) 5 steps of being a midwife means, it will also defined what women centred care is and emphasis on the importance it has for the woman. Understanding Page (2006) 5 steps and women centred care helped build the pathway for midwifery philosophy to correlate with NMBA competency standard in order to support midwifery practice. For...show more content... This means recognizing each woman's social, emotional, physical, spiritual and cultural needs. It also acknowledge that a woman and her newborn baby does not exist independently of the woman's social and emotional environment. This includes incorporating an understanding in assessment and provision of health care (Yanti et al., 2015). The fundamental principles of women–centred care ensures a focus on pregnancy and childbirth as the start of family life, not just as isolated clinical episodes. These motherhood phases take into complete account the meaning and the values of each woman. Providing women centred care helps women make an informed choices, being involved in and having control over their own care, this also includes their relationship with their midwives (Johnson et al., 2003). This demonstrates that midwives are able to attend for women during pregnancy, childbirth and in early parenting years. In addition to this, midwives also provide education for women in order to have a healthy lifestyle (Woods et al.,
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In My Classroom Every teacher has a different method of teaching. The teachers that I have had in my school career have been no exception. In this way, each teacher has set an example for me, as a future teacher, to follow or not to follow as I see fit. With the examples from my teachers and in continuing my education, I am developing my own method of teaching. I plan to use a combination of teaching methods in my own classroom. My method will be an eclectic approach because I will be using components of more than one philosophy. I will be using essentialism, behaviorism, progressivism, and existentialism. Essentialism will be a part of my classroom because I will be teaching science. Science is part of the basis of...show more content...
Progressivism will also be a part of my classroom. The world is constantly changing and as a part of the world we must be able to change with it as John Dewey, the man responsible for the success of progressivism, realized. Dewey relied on the scientific method to develop his ideas and found that books are no substitute for actually doing and experiencing in the learning process. I agree with Dewey on this point because in my classroom I plan to allow students to experience as much as they can first hand. Actually, being part of or performing an experiment helps to teach students because they are able to apply what they are learning to the real world. This ties in with the essentialist philosophy as well as the behaviorist philosophy. Progressivism also encourages social interaction between all students. Learning social skills is an important part of the learning process in school because this is one of the skills that the students will need in the world after school. Having activities and lab experiments in the classroom will encourage the growth of social skills. I believe that a student should be able to choose some of the classes that he/she is interested in. This is the basis of the existentialist philosophy that was developed in the nineteenth century. A student should be allowed to choose classes that they are interested in other than the classes that are required by the school curriculum. Even though
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My Philosophy of Education
My Philosophy of Education is closely related to what the Essentialists and Perennialists believe. Like the Essentialists, I believe there should be a back to the basics approach to teaching. The curriculum should focus on subjects such as writing, reading, history, science, and math. These are essentials that all students should know. There should be mastery of material of the essentialsubjects before the students move on to the next grade level. The curriculum should be rigorous and the standards should be set high. The high standards that are set for the students should strengthen the student's intellect and enhance their moral qualities.
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Most of the time, the teacher should stay away from the student's interests that interfere with academic cirriculum.
Student's interests should be widely expressed in extra curriculum activities.
The teacher should ultimately decide a lot of the curriculum based on the needs of each student. This brings me to the part of Progressivism that I believe to be very influential in the way students learn and how they increase their level of knowledge and skills. Students should be grouped by abilities. When I observed a 4th grade class this semester students were working at their own levels and with other peers at the same level. The students were working on the exact same subject matter, but the level of difficulty was unique to the individual. The desks were set up in small groups for the students to work together on material. The students took tests every few months in order for the teacher to examine their level of learning and place them with the appropriate group and correct learning material. The students improved overall from test to test. No two students are alike. Working at their own level and with others at the same level increase their ability to learn and increase their level of knowledge to where it should be.
The students should learn to think critically, hypothetically, analytically, and creatively. During the creative part is where there should be an
Until now, I have simply accepted education as it has been presented me, blind to fact that there was any kind of well developed philosophy behind it. After being introduced to the main educational philosophies, perennialism, essentialism, progressivism and social resconstructionism, I have had the opportunity to decide for myself which ones I believe in and why. I must agree with Thomas Locke that we are born into this world a blank slate. Living in such an affluent society,education in America is provided and required of all citizens. Education shapes us; we grow through it and with it as changing circumstances continue to alter the methods by how we are taught and why. It is through our education however, that we learn and grow as...show more content...
I personally believe that while learning concepts and ideas that will always be prevalent regardless of progressing time and that thinking analytically is crucial to personal growth and education, that this is not a practical approach and certainly not one that every student would benefit from it. Somewhat similar to perennialism, essentialism also focuses on absolutes, believing in a certain knowledge standard, teaching students the fundamentals of math, science, literature, history and language, basically the layout of our days in middle school. Often referred to, as "back to the basics" essentialism is a dominant approach to American education. Although I disagree with some of the more recent campaigns that have branched from it, such as No Child Left Behind, I do believe that its highly effective and gives students the opportunity to balance their education among the essential "basics" as well as draw connections between them. It was also discussed that essentialism produces the 2 by 4 students, suggesting a basic education. I believe that learning basics will always be important, I partly believe this because it is how I have been educated and I consider myself to be a well–rounded human being with a basic knowledge of the core topics because of it. However, there are some core topics I believe I walked away from with a better understanding of then others and I don't believe that to be because I was Get more content
Literacy Defined
Literacy embraces reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Integrating all of these into a literacy program is key. Teachers must provide endless and ongoing opportunities for their student to read, write, listen, and speak. There are many components that make up literacy. In order to effectively teach students these components the teacher must model the concept for the students. As teachers, we can't expect or assume that the student already knows what we expect of them. Modeling gives students a basis of what to go by. Modeling is the first and most important step in order for the students to gain mastery of a concept. A teacher must also undergo guided practice with the students. A teacher should always provide ...show more content... Phonics is for the purpose of learning to read and spell.
Comprehension is also an important factor when speaking of literacy. Students should be taught the many strategies that will help them with comprehension and word recognition. In my experience in a first grade classroom I used many of these strategies. Within my lessons I included the activation of prior knowledge to construct meaning, the use of context clues in a sentence, pictures clues, predicting, and drawing inferences about ideas or characters in the text. I always made sure that I modeled the strategy for the student before they set of to do it.
Components of My Literacy Program
The components of my literacy program will work together. I will incorporate shared reading and writing, guided reading and writing, independent reading and writing, read alouds and write alouds, and cooperative reading and writing within my classroom. Motivation will be key for my literacy program. I know that if the students are highly motivated then they will learn more readily. I will build motivation in my classroom by having a positive, warm learning environment. I will have a variety of literature of different genres and of different levels within my classroom. I will also have a variety of areas and centers for the students to participate in.
I will design my lesson in such a way that each child can actively participate in the learning process. I believe in positive reinforcement
Philosophy of Education
Teachers, unlike any other professionals have the chance to shape and change young lives. For this reason, I believe that teaching is one of the noblest professions that one could choose. From the time I was a young boy and watching my father in his classroom I knew always wanted to be a teacher. It always seemed like the perfect career. A career in which I felt was best suited for me. One in which I would want to wake up earlier and earlier every morning because I would be excited at the fact that I knew that I was on my way to help develop the future minds of our world. I believe the intrinsic rewards for this profession are far greater than the extrinsic ones and not too many other professionals ...show more content... The one approach I use with one child might not be the same I can use with another. All children's level of intelligence and desire to learn is different. As a teacher I will need to present all material in a creative and effective way not only to ensure that each child learns, but that they learn at their own effective pace.
I believe the nature of knowledge is relative, it depends upon the person, the place, and the time. Aneducation, just like a person, is a very beautiful and unique thing. Someone raised in a rural environment would not receive the same type of education as someone who was raised in the city. I know the education my parents received 30 years ago is not the same kind of education I have received. I agree with Foucault's belief that powers shapes knowledge and knowledge shaped power. The ones who have power have the means to obtain knowledge, but to have power you must have received knowledge first. The old saying stands true knowledge is power.
I believe the over all purpose of education is to convey a large body of knowledge effectively, to encourage the development of thinking and reasoning and to nurture an understanding that students can extend to situations beyond the classroom. Presenting the material in a creative way and setting a good example for children to follow does this. An education is very important if you want to have a successful career. In the society we live in you must have
Essay writing, sample essay topic: Philosophy Essay In German – 1220 words Formulierung des Problems (Zusammengefasst): Man nehme an, dass es einen Hgel gibt auf dem eine Straenbahn fhrt und am Ende des Hgels eine Strae verluft. Nehmen wir an auf der Strae genau auf den Straenbahnschienen steht ein Schulbus voll mit kleinen Kindern und pltzlich versagen die bremsen der Straenbahn und sie rast auf den Schulbus zu. Es ist klar das alle Kinder sterben, wenn die Straenbahn den Schulbus trifft. Zwischen Straenbahn und Schulbus stehen 2 Mnner unmittelbar nebeneinander in der nhe der Straenbahnschienen, einer ein bisschen korpulenter und der andere, ein brillanter Mathematiker und Physiker. Dieser brillante Mann rechnet in Bruchteilen von...show more content...
Nachdem ich den Utilitarismus nher erlutert habe ist die Entscheidung klar, welche ein Utilitarist in dieser Situation whlen wrde. Fr den Utilitaristen ist die frage welche Handlung mehr Nutzen bring sehr leicht zu finden, wenn wir von normalen Lebensbedingungen in der Stadt ausgehen, denn bei Wasser, Nahrungsknappheit und Arbeitslosigkeit wrde es mehr Nutzen bringen den Mann nicht zu schubsen. In den Normalen Verhltnissen bringt es mehr Nutzen den Man auf die Strae zu werfen und die Kinder zu retten, denn der quantitative Schaden und das qualitative Leiden sind beide weniger als die Lsung die Straenbahn in den Schulbus fahren zu lassen. Die Handlung wre fr einen berzeugten Utilitaristen Moralisch gut bzw. sogar notwendig. Bei dem Utilitarismus ist es relativ Leicht eine Entscheidung zu treffen, wenn man die Situation genau kennt, das macht den Utilitarismus leicht zu verstehen und am Anfang auch glaubhaft. Jeder kann schnell und leicht diese Lehre nachvollziehen. Doch wenn man sich nher damit beschftigt erkennt man die schwchen und gefahren des Utilitarismus. Bei dem Utilitarismus ist es darum so leicht sich zu Entscheiden, weil es so klar abgegrenzte Regeln gibt die sich auf die subjektiven Erfahrungen und Beobachtungen sttzen. Dies ist aber auch die Gefahr, gerade weil die Entscheidungen nach der Erfahrung entschieden werden knnen sich einzelne Meinungen oder Bevlkerungsgruppen ber andere stellen und anderen schaden zufgen, weil sie in der Mehrheit
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Philosophy
As Abigail Adams once said, "Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attained to with diligence." Just as students learn with ardor and diligence, teaching is also a profession learned with ardor and diligence to achieve excellence as a teacher in today's classroom. As I have grown up in a family thriving with teachers, I have seen both lessons taught and lessons learned. Children can offer a unique reward; to see a child learn is an accomplishing and satisfying feeling. To teach is to be an intellectualist, dramatist,psychologist, and many other titles. Only teaching offers this wide range of possibilities–and what exciting possibilities these are! Teaching stylesdiffer among...show more content...
While the nature of students may be different, I feel the purpose of education should be similar to those performing as public educators. My overall view of the purpose of education is to make those whom I teach better. Primarily, I want my students to be intellectually better when they leave my classroom. With this purpose in mind, students can form educated opinions, live prosperous lives, and contribute their views to better society and our changing world. Another overall purpose of education is to inspire. Inspiration takes the shape of many forms and the teacher can be a most powerful example. As a teacher, one of the most inspiring lessons would be making others want to teach. I was inspired to become a teacher by one of my own high school teachers. It is the example of an inspiring teacher that prods others to follow in his or her footsteps. This is a goal I hope to accomplish as a public educator.
Just as the purpose of teaching public education is important to me, the method in which I choose to teach is also so. I am a firm believer in repetition. Opening a particular lesson by reviewing information previously learned allows students to form associations, draw conclusions between the information, and study more effectively for quizzes and exams. I will also be a teacher who tries to
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Personal Philosophy "Life that has been lost cannot be brought back. That very truth is what shows us the meaning and value of living" Value is both immeasurable and measurable at the same time meaning it is something you can't put a number on but feel within your mind. Value is only measured truly once the object or person is lost. Once something is gone you finally realise how much that object or person meant to you, which is when the eyes of the community can see the worth of the person in their life. Value is one of the aspects of life that is seemingly uncontrollable, an emotion only controlled by the eyes of the community. Value is an important part of life because it gives us a purpose to live, it reminds us that there's an end to life and that we are all mortal, it is a constant thought that never really...show more content... In basketball it is a "dog–eat–dog" world where you are all fighting for that same spot and the only way you can move up is by showing your coach value and showing them that you can do things no one on your team can do. "Give me value, show me why you should be on the court and not him" that is what my brother had told me he said "that's what my coach told me and that's the reason you should work hard during practice" I've been thinking of that ever since, it is one of the main reasons why my philosophy is like this. In a society driven by YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Etc, you see all these people making a profit off of what they like doing and you can't help but wonder if you'd ever be that successful or if you could have an impact like that in the world. Within my Family my parents told me that they would know they were successful when my brothers and I had a family of our own that we could support, they want me to successful so that I could give my children whatever they wanted and raise them with the same morals as
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Many people in history, as well as my mentors, have influenced my personal learning philosophy about early childhood learning. Theories of Influence Although Native Americans were not considered Christians, they did believe in a supreme creator and taught children their beliefs in being made up of mind, body, and spirit (Dever & Falconer, 2008, p. 3). This has inspired my personal learning philosophy. I believe what a child chooses to have faith in; it will become an important part of their life. This will also provide a solid guideline and foundation as to how the child will live. No matter how young or what faith a child chooses, what they believe will influence everything they learn to do as well as what they choose to...show more content...
Therefore, I would have successfully educated that child to become a strong moral citizen in our society, hence the reason why I believe this theory has influenced my personal learning philosophy. John Locke's theory of children being blank slates when they are born really struck a chord with my own reasoning of the mechanics in how a child is able to learn from birth to youth. Before I knew Locke's theory existed, I reasoned that babies are blank slates from the moment of conception and not at the moment of birth. I believe I developed that concept when I became a new mother reading several parenting magazines and new mommy to be books. I gained knowledge that there are new found scientific studies that can prove babies do begin learning as they grow in the womb. Paul (2011) stated, "When we hold our babies for the first time, we might imagine that they are clean slates, unmarked by life – when in fact they have already been shaped by us, and by the particular environments we live in." This concept has greatly influenced my personal learning philosophy of when children first begin their life long learning process. Maria Montessori and John Dewey are philosophers that have really inspired me over the past year. Other philosophers believed that children were inherently sinful, but these two philosophers did not. Dever and
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Philosophy of Education
I am twenty–eight years old, and have only decided to become a teacher within the past two years. I have always wanted to help people in some way, yet I was not sure of what area or angle to go with my humanitarian instincts. While at University, two of my professors would continually express their feelings on what an impact I would make as a teacher. This planted the seed. I later became pregnant with and gave birth to my daughter. When you are pregnant and have children you have many worries and anxieties, including the stress of who will becaring for and teaching your child. I then examined the public school systems, for it is very difficult to ignore the negative media it has received in just ...show more content...
Through all of these encounters I have had with children in the past, the primary experience that has developed upon my views of the nature of children, and has inspired me to choose a career in the educating of today's youth has been the birth of my daughter.
To me knowledge and the acquiring of knowledge is not just one aspect set in stone with only one path leading to its attainment. Knowledge has various aspects to it, and since each individual has various aspects to them the gaining of knowledge is obtained in a variety of ways being specific to the needs of the individual. Knowledge is both relative and absolute. Certain types of knowledge can be taught to an individual, while other types of knowledge can be discovered. We are taught certain truths in life, and we discover truths on the basis of personal exploration of the knowledge that we have acquired throughout our life times.
The overall purpose of education goes beyond exposing students to and giving them knowledge. The teacher must possess the ability to enable the students to not only function in the world, but also to critically think, analyze, impact, and interact within it. Knowledge and education are beautiful things when properly administered and practiced. One can acquire facts and Get
My Personal Philosophy There are many philosophies and beliefs that can be acknowledged and discussed in this world. Some made up and some that are supported by straight on evidence. Some most would disagree with and others most would agree with. One thing I strongly believe is that there is no right or wrong belief or philosophy, as long as you have reason to what you are speaking of. You believe what you want to believe. Everyone thinks differently. The main three topics I will share my beliefs about are reality, society and fate. I believe in idealism, that reality is a creation of minds. Reality is within your mind. It is what you see and how you feel. Thoughts are so powerful and real, they determine your actions which determine...show more content...
I agree with this completely due to personal experiences that have made me view reality nowadays way more differently than I did before. Society is the way it is today because we citizens, as society, have made it this way. Society is drunk off freedom and believes everything should be handed to them with no questions asked. Nobody wants to earn anything anymore. Society is too concerned with who's running in first place on American Idol rather than who's running the country. We have made certain things, such as expensive clothes and fit, skinny bodies, be glamorized for so long that it is considered as the better way of living in today's society. I disagree with materialistic viewpoints. I don't think having lots of money and clothes and objects make you rich. I believe being rich means that you appreciate everything you have. The "good life" is a life you are proud to talk about, a life that makes you happy. You create your own Utopia. I absolutely agree with this quote by German philosopher,Friedrich Nietzsche, as he writes, "You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist." This is true because there is no right or wrong way to live, whatever makes you happy, do it. You should never punish someone for living how they want to live. Of course this is to an extent because there are laws made up for the protection of citizens, but so what. As Get more content
My Teaching Philosophy I believe that education extends far beyond the classroom walls, and involves many more people than students and teachers. People should be learning wherever they go, and should continue learning long after they've graduated from high school or college. Education isn't something that can be quantified with tests or report cards, but is instead something that people carry with them. It's a survival pack for life, and some people are better equipped in certain areas than in others. People with a solid education are prepared for nearly anything, as they will be able to provide for their own physical, emotional, and aesthetic needs. That being said, I also believe that a crucial part of education does...show more content...
The roles of a teacher are so many and so varied that it is impossible to list them all, but one of the most important is preparing students to learn, not only in the classroom, but everywhere, and for the rest of their lives. Learning is not a skill that is necessarily instinctual or easy, and therefore different approaches must be used to make learning easier and more fun for students. Teaching is not a skill that can be memorized or made repetitive, and so teachers must continue to challenge not only their students, but also themselves. Teachers that become complacent in their jobs are not good teachers. Those who can find a way to make an old lesson new and exciting will have an energized classroom, and will be reenergized themselves. Every child is different. That sounds like an obvious statement, but so many ineffective teachers seem to forget this. Each student has his or her own varying abilities, talents, and levels of competence, and it is the job of a teacher not only to recognize this, but to help each student recognize this as well. If a child isn't doing well in a particular subject, both the teacher and the student should work towards figuring out why, and the teacher should accept the challenge of finding a way to make a particular subject more
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