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Writing a Philosophy Statement: An Educator's Workbook, Second Edition provides a step-by-step process for writing a clear and concise philosophy of education statement based on a reader's beliefs about their approaches to teaching. This unique book provides information about five key philosophical approaches to teaching, using a range of activities for preservice and experienced teachers to examine classroom dilemmas. The workbook explores a variety of philosophical stances, including: Five philosophical approaches to teaching Strategies for identifying your approach to teaching Strategies for applying your approach in a written philosophy of education statement Practical uses for your philosophy statement Example Professional Development Activities include Case Studies; Check Lists; Sample Philosophy Statements; Tips and Tools for Writing a Philosophy Statement; and Using your Statement in Job Interviews and Graduate School Applications. A key feature of this book is the highly researched two-dimensional Philosophy of Education Scale, helpful in identifying an individual's most and least likely approaches to teaching. The Scale includes a range of teaching practices that can prompt readers' deep understanding of the sources that impact their approach decisions. This book offers educational leaders a much-needed pathway for collaborative communication about how teachers can impact school climate, change and attainment. Writing a Philosophy Statement is an essential tool for undergraduate and graduate students of education who are preparing for a career in teaching and for the academic rigors that they will encounter. Perfect for courses such as: Introduction to Education; Analysis of Instruction; Curriculum and Instruction; Research on Curriculum and Instruction; School Practice and Change; Philosophy of Education; Leadership and Change; Leadership and Collaboration; Principles of Leadership; Foundations of Education; History of Education; Senior Seminar; Student Teaching; Field Experience; and Methods of Instruction

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Author:   Caroline R. Pryor
Publisher:   Myers Education Press
Imprint:   Myers Education Press
Edition:   Second Edition
ISBN:  

9781975508494

ISBN 10:   1975508491
Pages:   120
Publication Date:   30 July 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming
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Table of Contents

Section One Overview Introduction Five Philosophical Approaches  The Executive Approach   Descriptors of an Executive Teacher      Teaching Example  The Humanist Approach   Descriptors of a Humanist Teacher   Teaching Example  The Subject Specialist Approach   Descriptors of a Subject Specialist Teacher   Teaching Example  The Citizen Teacher Approach   Descriptors of a Citizen Teacher   Teaching Example  The Explorer Approach   Descriptors of an Explorer Teacher   Teaching Example Test for Understanding Table 1 Comparison of Five Approaches to Teaching Table 2 Philosophy of Education Scale Section Two Identifying Your Philosophical Approach Collecting Personal Artifacts  Tips for Developing a Professional Journal Creating a Professional Journal  Tips for Writing a Professional Journal  Tips for Writing a Biographical Journal  Tips for Interviewing Case Study: Five Approaches to Grading Philosophical Approaches in School Practices and Activities Sample Philosophy of Education Statements Section Three Organizing Your Data Personal Artifacts  Journal Data  Interview Data  Case Study Example Results of the Philosophy of Education Scale Section Four How to Write a Philosophy of Education Statement Tips to the Writing Process  Six fast paragraph starters  Four quick editing tips Section Five Practical Use of your Philosophy of Education Statement Activities for Group Reflection and Discussion School Leadership and Administration Using a Philosophy Statement in Educational Leadership Job Interviews  Sample Questions and Responses  Practice Interview Sessions Graduate School Applications Staff Development Leadership Curriculum Development Appendices Appendix A: Historical Aspects of Five Philosophical Approaches to Teaching Appendix B: Table of Philosophic Ideas Appendix C: Supplemental Websites References About the Author

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Caroline R. Pryor is Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the School of Education, Health, and Human Behavior at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. She joined SIUE in 2005 after having served five years as Assistant Professor/Regents Fellow at Texas A&M University. Pryor teaches graduate courses in Analysis of Instruction, Curriculum Models, Adult Education and Grant Writing. Pryor's teaching and research focus is STEM-Social Studies curriculum integration, with a focus on philosophical approaches to teaching. She is the immediate past chair of the Special Interest Group (SIG) Democratic Citizenship in Education of the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and serves on the SIUE Museum Advisory Council.

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