Progressivism and Education: My Views

The philosophy that I feel the strongest connection to is Progressivism. In my educational journey the teachers that have made the most significant impact have been progressive. From K-12, I had two teachers who used the progressivism method and the lessons that I learned from them are still with me today. The progressive teachers express more individuality and creativity than others. Progressive educators relate material to real-life experiences that the learner can relate to. They …

…wisdom that are passed on in the classroom will be with them for a lifetime. In conclusion I believe that the purpose of education in the 21st century is to equip students with the power to think effective and objectively. By taking the time to listen to students I feel that teachers can learn also. With any luck, throughout the school year the student and teacher can grow together and create a mutual learning environment.