Philosophy of Christian School Education
Proverbs 22:6 states, "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it." All throughout the Bible it is very clear that children are important and that one of the most important professions anyone can have is to raise a child. The Bible also states, "Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly." (James 3:1) We who have been called to teach have a very specific and extremely important occupation. After the child's parents, teachers are the primary tools used to shape children into who they will become in the future.
My philosophy of Christian school education is broad, but can
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A heart of service is the only way one can really propel this idea to others in this profession. Mother Teresa taught so many in this way, and in doing so, change lives. Her main goal was to take care of the less fortunate, to love those no one else would, and to give everyone a chance to succeed. She understood the servant heart. She gave without asking for anything back. This spirit of kindness and love, is what I believe propels those who teach, to not only teach but provide education.
An educator should have a loving heart somewhat like Mother Teresa. She saw inequalities and wrongs being brought on others and she decided to do everything she could to change that fact. She did everything in her power to empower those around her. It is the educator's responsibility to make aware, in the eyes of the students, the injustices that are prevalent in many areas of life today, as well as to encourage them to make change in those areas. Of course, being an active example of this, when
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A passion to follow after God and His directives for one’s life is, in my opinion, the most important element in a true education. The Bible states that there is only one way to heaven, and that is through Jesus Christ. To understand that each individual's life is meant for the delight of our Creator and purpose is only important because it is divinely given individually to each person by a Holy, omnipotent, omniscient God, is more valuable than any humanistic knowledge or wealth gained through worldly means. The world would disagree with me as it has a particular way of looking at meaning and reason that does not coisde with the meaning and purpose that is very clearly spelled out in the
The basic principle of servant leadership is serving others and the community. The three principles of the servant-leadership are sharing the power, putting the needs of others first and helping people achieve their highest potential so that they may want to serve others. This creates an environment of trust, collaboration, teamwork and group improvement. Robert Greenleaf created the term, Servant Leader, and creating the idea of leading by serving with individuals and organizations. In one of his major essay’s, The Institution as Servant, Greenleaf (as cited in “What is Servant Leadership,” n.d.) expressed what was frequently called the “credo.”
My Catholic education means success. Catholic education provides me me with what I need to succeed and to grow in my Catholic faith. My Catholic education prepares me for the real world. Because I go to a Catholic school I know that I am getting the best education in the safest environment. Everyone is there to help if you need it.
Christianity has had a significant impact to the provision of education in Australia prior to 1945. Education was an issue for all religious groups, particularly Christians. The most significant contribution to education in Australia was the development of religiously affiliated schools. One way in which Christianity contribution to the provision of education was through Governor Burke’s Church Act of 1836.
or she saw with one or two low-income student. As a future counselor, a statement in such matter showed that this person should not be a teacher. That teacher prefers to not integrate his or her school. Looking at this article through a counselor lens, I believe it is our duties to advocate for all students no matter their SES or ethnic background. There is clearly more work in advocating for students in working class school, but there are students that still needs our help in the upper class school.
The diversity of student backgrounds, abilities and learning styles makes each person unique in the way he or she reacts to information. The intersection of diverse student backgrounds and active learning needs a comfortable, positive environment in which to take root. Dr. King continues by explaining, “Education which stops with efficiency may prove the greatest menace to society. The most dangerous criminal may be the man gifted with reason, but with no morals.” From back then to today’s society, kids are failing because they lack those morals that they need to succeed.
Reflecting on my educational and practical experiences, I appreciate the infinite influence that teachers have on children. I realise that children will take the skills and knowledge learnt in the classroom and use it throughout their lives. I know a teacher has to deal with many daily pressures and challenges, in the classroom. However, I feel I require the skills needed to deal with these challenges. As a teacher I hope not only to be an educator but a positive role model, whom the children can look up to and trust.
Not only children learn from teachers, teachers also need to learn from children. A successful teacher is willing to learn. Teachers know that they are encouraged to learn for lifetime and not just for a short time as teacher is a life-long learner. Teacher not only gives knowledge to children and also gains knowledge when they
Moreover, I will try to expand on the roles that many social actors, such as teachers, schools and other professionals, play towards the implementation of social justice within education systems, whilst working along other agencies, in order to ensure that all pupils enrolled in schools all around the world are provided with the best opportunities and chances necessary
Why do people want to become teachers? There is low pay, long hours, little benefits, students have more rights than teachers. I want to be a teacher because I want to make a difference and change every child’s heart that I come into contact with. Teaching is one of those jobs where you get to be an undercover angel, because you are able to effect so many different lives by caring and teaching. You matter not only to one person in an office, but for 18-20 kids.
The objective of this literature review is to examine articles that have addressed the education sector in order to expand the set of social justice principles that helps in building the good practice. The study commences with an examination of the concepts and perspectives of social
Matthew’s Gospel, “the teacher’s Gospel,” as it is often entitled, the name coming from the purpose that lies beneath its writing, focuses almost entirely on the teaching ministry of Jesus and emphasizes intensely the need for Christian leaders to comprehend the word and to communicate it to others, the need to evangelize, which is why this Gospel is often referred as a book of instructions for the early church. Even though the book is anonymous, most scholars agree that its attribution to Matthew is correct. The author’s original name was Levi, son of Alphaeues, but it was later changed to one that represented more his identity from the point he was called by Jesus on, to Matthew, which means “gift of the Lord.” Matthew was a dishonest
Teachers need to establish fairness and equality early on in classrooms in order for students to be comfortable and
Language: the language that teachers use has to be high level, which conveys a sense of professionalism that is honourable, moral and dignified. Professional judgement: the teacher should be able to place the needs of the students at the center of professional judgement. The teacher should be aware of his/her individual values, personal experience, commitment to authenticity, decision-making processes and work towards providing sound judgement. There is a school of thought which says that judgement grows with time and implies knowledge and wisdom, that teachers’ judgment improves with time. However, it is essential to ensure that all teachers possess a significant level of professional judgment.
One of the first quotes that stuck out to me was “[i]n order to understand what is comprehended in the work of education, we need to consider both the nature of human beings and the purpose of God in creating them.” (White, 2000, p. 10). This quote caused me to do some deep thinking on why this would be important for educators. I came to the conclusion that if educators, did not understand why humans are here on earth and why they exist, then more than likely they would not want to exist. The reason being they, perhaps, would not have a purpose or reason to live my life.
Schools are the second place after home where students’ behavior and future educational success are shaped. At schools there are many elements or factors that can influence the teaching and learning process that may take place. Rasyid (2012) stated that there are four perennial truths that make the teaching and learning process possible to take place in the classroom. If one of these is not available, there will be no teaching and learning process, though the learning process itself may still take place, they are: (1) Teacher, (2) Students, (3) Material and (4) Context of time and place. All of them are related to one another.