My Philosophy of Teaching

Paper Summary:

The writer overviews Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences and relates how he as a teacher will apply this theory to the classroom. The writer also considers the Montessori method of teaching and discusses how the teacher is the biggest influence on children's learning. The writer then outlines his personal goals in teaching young children.

Outline:
How Will I Make an Impact Upon a Young Child's Education?
Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligences
Maria Montessori, Montessori Schools
What Affects How Young Children Learn?
My Personal Goals in Consideration

From the Paper:

"Having the opportunity to contribute to the education of young children is something which I have aspired to all my life. The capacity to instill knowledge into young minds is quite exciting, as the results are visible and tangible. Given that it is my goal to teach, there is a great deal of existing literature presenting innumerable potential means of practices the profession. Of these, I have identified the theory of Multiple Intelligences by Howard Gardner as being particularly applicable to my personal ideas, as well as the teachings of Maria Montessori. In teaching, I wish to not only teach the children math and reading, that which is in their books, and then send them off into the world. Rather, what I want to accomplish as a teacher is to better prepare my students to face the challenges of the world, whether in a book or not. By considering the thoughts of these two particular individuals, my ideas and goals in teaching are further clarified."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Burnett, Alice. "Montessori Education Today and Yesterday." The Elementary School Journal. 63.2, pp. 71-77.
• Gardner, Howard; Hatch, Thomas. "Multiple Intelligences Go to School: Educational Implications of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences." Educational Researcher. 18.8, pp. 4-10.
• Stahl, Steven A.; Miller, Patricia D. "." Review of Educational Research. 59.1, pp. 87-116.
• Hildreth, Gertrude. "Learning a Second Language in the Elementary Grades and High School." The Modern Language Journal. 43.3, pp. 136-142.
• Piller, Ingrid. "" Journal of Sociolinguistics. 6.2, pp. 179-206.

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