Philosophy

= Task 1: Learning Philosophy =

**You want to reflect on question questions 1-4 in order to help you write. Questions 1-4 are for YOUR use. You may write using a bullet list with key words or you may write narrative! Step 5 is the narrative writing of your philosophy.**
 * Write a page paper about your learning philosophy. **

1. What was PK-12 school like for you? What was memorable and why? 2. What did you like and what didn't you like? Or, maybe you are already an instructor.
 * Reflect and brainstorm answer to these questions: **

3. Read **//two articles//**. Read the **articles below OR** **find articles** that pertain to your area of **instructional interest**. > media type="custom" key="24489486" 4. Now, when you think of the ideal learning environment, think about the following:
 * What does literature say? **
 * You need to have a total of 2 articles about the "ideal teacher/instructor."
 * IF you find different articles, make sure that you have a digital copy.
 * Answer the following questions about each article:
 * What was the main idea?
 * As an instructor, what was valuable to you?
 * Write the APA reference for the article.
 * Your Belief **
 * How do students learn?
 * What kinds of things do I really want them to learn? Give examples and support with articles.
 * What would be the best way for them to learn what I want them to learn??? Give examples and support with your reading and articles.
 * What would you want your ideal classroom to look like? Give examples and support with articles that you have read.

//There are many ways to write a philosophy. There is a way listed below. It took me years to write mine... Here is my philosophy, but it does not totally adhere to the guidelines below.//
 * Writing your Philosophy: **

5. Now, write in narrative form. Here is an outline that works for many. Opening - Include your learning experience with a "thesis" statement. Paragraph 1: How you believe learning occurs (with citations) Paragraph 2 - 3: Supportive examples. At least one that includes how technology could be integrated into learning (citation) Paragraph 4-5: How you would want your ideal classroom to look & what you would want in it. This should align with how you feel that learning occurs and be supported with sources (see 6**. Post your paper to the Discussion Board in D2L: Learning Philosophy.**
 * Include parenthetical APA style citations
 * Include your APA style references at the end.
 * Remember to use APA style of reference and citation. [|Citation help: Son of Cite Machine.]