Becoming a professional, you should have an opinion on important topics related to your field and create a brand or philosophy on your approach. When you apply for ECE jobs, many prospective employers will ask you to explain your own personal philosophy and approach to education so they can begin to get a picture of who you are as a teacher. However, developing your philosophy should go beyond a simple requirement for finding employment. Personal philosophy of early childhood education should be used as a tool that not only guides your own teaching but also helps your staff and parents understand your individual approach to early learning.
Using developmentally appropriate practices from textbook readings the entire semester write a 2-3 page essay(30 points) on your philosophy of education. Rubric: 15 points-addressing all topics; 10 points- including best practices or strategies from chapter readings; 5 points-2 page minimum, grammar and writing mechanics
Your paper should include the following topics:
1. What is your professional goal related to child development and family studies?
2. What do you believe children need to be prepared for learning in the classroom?
3. What effective strategies you would incorporate to address the needs of all children especially children with special needs?
4. How would you promote social-emotional development?
5. Discuss how you will create partnerships with parents.
Write it from the heart including 3-5 sentences at minimum for each topic. Make sure you pay attention to correct grammar and writing mechanics. Submit your final paper to the dropbox using a Word or PDF document. Be sure to check your paper before submission.
