What I learned about my Educational Philosophy

After taking the Educational Philosophies Assessment I was not surprised to find that my highest score was in humanism. This is a philosophy I truly believe in. I think that what children really need when they start their adventure of learning is a teacher who believes in them and is willing to nurture them along the way. I like Rousseau's suggestion that "children not be viewed as a blank slate or as miniature adults, but as individuals possessing natural goodness and needing continual support." In order to get the most from your students a teacher needs to be there to guide them, not judge them. I agree that "students emotional well being is of crucial importance in learning." As important as it is to teach academics it is just as important to help them grow as people. Although I do not plan on becoming a teacher, I would like to become a guidance counselor and as their counselor I would like to follow the Humanism approach with all my students.