Philosophy of Education

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  1. Hello, everyone.
  2. My name is Lauren Torrez and this is my philosophy
  3. of education as a prospect of visual arts teacher starting
  4. off with a little bit about me.
  5. My as I send my name is Lauren Torrez and
  6. I am a first generation college student and a 2nd
  7. and 3rd generation Mexican American citizen in teaching visual arts.
  8. My ultimate goal is to teach and introduce art, media
  9. and design principles to students while also creating and sharing
  10. my own works in order to inform students of the
  11. realities and various paths into the art world.
  12. In the top right corner, we have an image of
  13. me and in the bottom left corner.
  14. We have an example of a recent commission piece that
  15. I have done so talking about the roles of education
  16. in the progressive philosophy.
  17. The purpose of education is said to promote the development
  18. of critical thinking skills, such as problem solving and group
  19. process skills, with the intention of preparing students to be
  20. well informed and participatory members of society.
  21. It is important to remember that education and learning do
  22. not come in one size fits all approach and should
  23. continually be redefined, improved and evaluated as technology and the
  24. world around US changes by ensuring the needs of students
  25. are met first.
  26. This ultimately ensures that the needs of society or met
  27. we do not exist in a vacuum.
  28. And current students of any age are Justus, much a
  29. part of society as any other individual.
  30. In a progressive classroom, the role of teachers goes beyond
  31. the traditional stoic rolls of test proctor and knowledge dispenser.
  32. Rather, they're more like intellectual guides, providing the necessary cognitive
  33. and technical tools as well as basic background information students
  34. may need in order to master a technique or topic.
  35. Progressive teachers and the facilitators of problems and lessons, with
  36. the primary focus being teaching students how to think rather
  37. than what to think.
  38. This allows students to further explore their interest, as well
  39. as to encourage them to try and solve any problems
  40. on their own.
  41. First, which they may encounter while working for the role
  42. of the student in the progressive classroom is to utilize
  43. available resource is such as traditional books and classical works,
  44. mechanical tools and instruments, and kinetic learning methods such as
  45. assessments, experiments and trials in order to solve problems solving
  46. problems throughout this entire case, it means working through any
  47. literal or metaphorical obstacles to complete an assignment or task.
  48. Ah, common saying in the progressive philosophy is that it's
  49. about the process rather than the finished product.
  50. When it comes to learning by using the information and
  51. tools provided within the context of classwork and curriculum, students
  52. are able to show their mastery and understanding of key
  53. concepts through the manner in which they go about completing
  54. the task or solving the problems.
  55. So what exactly will I be teaching?
  56. My subject area will focus on teaching secondary visual art
  57. classes with an emphasis on two dimensional design.
  58. This includes traditional means such as drawing, painting and even
  59. graphic design or other digital media.
  60. By the end of the year, or the class, students
  61. should have the confidence to create, experiment and explore various
  62. subject matter, media and styles.
  63. They should also be able to reflect and appreciate the
  64. finished product in a thoughtful and critical manner.
  65. Whether students stick with art or not, I hope they
  66. will gain a lifelong appreciation for the creative process, the
  67. world of design and their own skills and abilities