...Education Philosophy and Rationale Philosophies of education are an ongoing process and evolved over time. When developing my philosophy of education, I found that exploring my personal beliefs concerning education is of utmost important. Therefore, I have taken philosophies from other teachers from my past, my personal experiences and my personal beliefs to make up a philosophy of education that I use in teaching today. I found that the philosophy of my fundamental beliefs of educational teaching is progressivism and social reconstructionism. My philosophies of education are based totally on the students, which in other terms its student-centered philosophy. I believe each student should be treated as individuals and that the focus is for the students’ individual needs. Student-Centered philosophy will allow the students to be involved in their own learning process. As an educator in this process, I can act as a facilitator and help guide the students. Basing my philosophy of education on progressivism, I agree that students should test ideas by active experimentation or real-world applications. Using learning as a way to critical think and solve problems to make meaning through his or her experience in the physical and cultural context. Pragmatism is considered to be the real-world application of the philosophy of progressivism. John Dewey applied pragmatist philosophy in his progressive approaches. Like Morrison (2008), Dewey states individuals and their environments (however...
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...After reading "Chapter 3: To Heal Sometimes, To Comfort Always," complete the questionnaire titled, "My Nursing Ethic." Using the reading and the questionnaire, write a paper of 750-1,000 words in which you describe your professional moral compass. As you write your paper, include the following: 1. What personal, cultural, and spiritual values contribute to your worldview and philosophy of nursing? How do these values shape or influence your nursing practice? 2. Define values, morals, and ethics in the context of your obligation to nursing practice. Explain how your personal values, philosophy, and worldview may conflict with your obligation to practice, creating an ethical dilemma. 3. Reflect and share your own personal thoughts regarding the morals and ethical dilemmas you may face in the health care field. How do your personal views affect your behavior and your decision making? Do not be concerned with the use of ethical terminology for this paper. Prepare this assignment according to the APA guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a grading rubric. Instructors will be using the rubric to grade the assignment; therefore, students should review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the assignment criteria and expectations for successful completion of the assignment. You are required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Refer to the directions in...
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...of integrated health care delivery systems (IDS)? What benefits directly apply to the provision of allied health care services? What limitations exist at present that could be improved, and how so? HLT 314V WEEK 3 ASSIGNMENT HEALTH CARE DELIVERY SYSTEMS ESSAY Details: In this assignment, you will compose an essay of 750–1,000 words examining the similarities and differences among health care delivery systems that currently exist in the United States. Include the following in your assessment: 1. Select two or three health care delivery systems to examine. 2. Provide a description and relevant details of the selected delivery systems. 3. Summarize the mission or philosophy statement for each of the health care delivery systems you selected. 4. Formulate your own mission or philosophy statement, with rationale as to why you chose these elements to include. Support your statements with appropriate and scholarly sources from the GCU Library or other qualified sources. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become...
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...Shirley V. Gordon Grand Canyon University EDU-576 Philosophical/Social Issues October 20, 2010 Educational Outline and Rationale Since I have been working in the school system, I have realized that educational philosophies can and may be different in each and every school system. I have worked in the school system for fifteen years I have seen technology change over the years. In the following paragraphs and outline, I have explained my educational philosophy and rationale. I have incorporated my belief statements from module one to construct my mission statement as an educator. By doing so, I have described my own educational philosophy in terms of its metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and logic. My Educational Philosophy Outline I. My Teacher’s Philosophy A. Believe that all students are knowledgeable to learn. 1. Expect students to achieve above and beyond to meet their goals. 2. Need parent involvement with their students’ progress at school. 3. Expect students to stay focused on their work. 4. Believe students learn better when grouped with peers. 5. Believe the curriculum and lessons should keep the students’ attention. II. Students’ responsibility 1. Show respect at all times. 2. Stay alert and involved with discussions. 3. All students should strive to reach their goal. III. Faculty and Staff 1. To promote a positive...
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...2 ABSTRACT This paper will focus on Creating a hybrid theory/philosophy which combines the common elements found in the thinking of Case, Kouzes, and Drucker, including the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership presented in Understanding Entrepreneurial Leadership in today’s Dynamic Markets, and will describe what type of organization a transactional, transformational, and authentic leader would thrive in the most, as well as which type of leader would thrive the least, as well as, evaluating the resources and tools available through the Small Business Administration and SCORE, and determine which single resource or tool is most useful to the greatest number of businesses; a rationale will be explained. This paper will evaluate the resources and tools available through the Small Business Administration and SCORE, and determine which single resource or tool is most useful to the greatest number of businesses and a rationale will be explained; and this paper will create a list of leadership best practices that would apply to the greatest number of businesses both small and large, and a rationale will be explained. CONTINUAL PARADIGM SHIFTS IN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP Pg. 3 OUTLINE Abstract…………………………………………………. …………………………………….Pg 2 Create a hybrid theory/philosophy which combines the common elements found in the thinking of Case, Kouzes, and Drucker. In your philosophy, be sure to include the new definition of entrepreneurial leadership presented...
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...it relates to educational and social values, as well as to our understanding of personal worth ("Special Education Inclusion", 2001). Placing students with varying disabilities into regular education classrooms causes misunderstanding with educators and administrators on the advantages and disadvantages of inclusion. Inclusion is a "philosophy that brings students, families, educators, and community members together to create schools and other social institutions based on acceptance, belonging, and community."(Salend, 2001, p. 5) Inclusion is practiced in schools to establish collaborative, supportive, and nurturing environments for learners that are based on giving all students the services and accommodations that they need to learn, as well as respecting and learning from each other's individual differences. (Salend, 2001) Inclusion is not necessarily just focused on students with disabilities. When implemented correctly it is also designed to be able to accommodate and respond to the needs of regular education students as well. Salend (2001) stated that there are four main principles that provide a framework and summarize the philosophies on which inclusive practices are based: Diversity- all students have opportunities to learn and play together, and participate in educational, social, and recreational activities. (p. 6)...
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...1. What do you think of the Vanguard group as a firm? What is the Vanguard group investment philosophy? 2. What are the key differences between Life-Style funds and Life-Cycle funds? 3. Discuss the pros and cons of Life-Style funds. Explain their rationale. 4. Discuss the pros and cons of Life-Cycle funds. Explain their rationale. 5. Are the Life-Style funds or the life-Cycle funds consistent with the theory (MeanVariance approach)? 6. Would you invest in either Life-Style or Life-Cycle funds? Why, why not? Question 1: What do you think of the Vanguard group as a firm? What is the Vanguard group investment philosophy? Vanguard was founded by John C. Bogle (Princeton University B.A., 1951) in 1975. Prior to The Vanguard Group, John Bogle was part of Wellington Management Company. The Vanguard Group currently manages about $3,148,496 million in assets (according to Northern Trust “Asset Management Ranking Highlights: The Largest Money Managers”), which makes it the second largest money manager after BlackRock ($4,651,896M). The company is mostly focused on mutual funds and ETFs. Index funds were created and offered to individual investors, which introduced significant cost-savings benefits. Their trademark way of doing business is by heavily investing in technology, reducing management fees, and lowering marketing costs. Providing exceptional and exemplary client service has also been part of Vanguard’s repertoire. Mr. Bogle strongly believes in long-term investment...
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...I believe creative thinking encompasses creating something fresh or new. It encompasses the abilities of litheness, creativity, articulacy, amplification, free-associating, amendment, descrip-tions, quality citation, emblematic rationale, and required interactions. Moreover, the objective of creative thinking is to encourage inquisitiveness and endorse variance. Lastly, I believe criti-cal thinking encompasses common-sense rationale and perceptive. I would say such abilities as judgment, grouping, order, origin/consequence, modeling, network, parallels, rational percep-tive, predicting, scheduling, theorizing, and evaluating. Therefore, I believe creative thinking comes natural to us. I believe critical thinking is more important to an intelligence analyst and the intelligence pro-cess because critical thinking...
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...My Personal Philosophy of Special Education Christina L. Richardson Grand Canyon University: SPE-529N November 18, 2012 My Personal Philosophy of Special Education As educators, we need a foundation for why we want to teach, where students with different disabilities fit in that foundation, a rationale for how we teach, and a principle that keeps us striving to be the best educators we can be. The purpose of this essay is to point out what I believe the foundation, student location, rationale, and principle are for why I want to become a teacher. Special Education Philosophy I believe every child is entitled to an education no matter what race, socio-economic status, or disability. No Child Left Behind (NCLB) ensures that every child is given the opportunity to have a highly qualified education while Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires children with disabilities be given a free appropriate public education (FAPE) that meets their individual needs. The latest version of IDEA also works together with NCLB to give children with disabilities the same opportunity of high quality instruction. This causes the responsibility for the progress and performance of children with disabilities to be shared by the general and special education teachers. (Cortiella, 2006, p. 10) As a special education teacher, I will work with general education teachers and collaborate to make sure the individual needs of students with disabilities are met. I believe that...
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...Zen: Chapter 12 The author interprets the viewpoints of a novelist and a Chautauqua distinguishing how in books the novelist has to make character whereas the relationship of John and Sylvia is already established. He displays how his discovery of philosophy made him distance himself from his friends and family, mourning the realization to the advancement of technology. His acquaintances will be meeting a Robert DeWeese in Bozeman he is an artist who is a professor. Phaedrus didn’t want DeWeese who knew Phaedrus before he dropped to question his new approach at life. Phaedrus could not understand Dweese making like him, providing a sense of different perspective to illustrate that both can be knowledgeable. Kants philosophy allowed him to explore the possibility of what life has to offer, and as he studied oriental philosophy avoiding Zen meditation because of rationale. The world is a illusion and it is up to us as individuals to chose what we believe. Zen: Chapter 13 As his reunion of his college approaches in Bozeman he becomes increasingly nervous because that’s when Phaedrus found himself. Due to the right-wing politician the liberalism in college seems to be content because the treatment by working credit that colleges teaches you. In one of his classes Phaedrus he set off the creed of school by his defense of action called church of reason lecture. In the lecture he explains how religion doesn’t rely on a physical spectrum like how a...
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...Introduction to Philosophy Essay There are many reasons one should study philosophy. The study of philosophy can ultimately change the way a person lives and unlock some deep questions about the meaning of their life. Questions you ask yourself such as why you are doing the things you are doing or where your life is heading or what you want to become in life can be answered throughout the study of a philosophy course. Understanding philosophy is the key in motivating us as individuals to explore life’s most challenging issues. Moreover, learning to understand philosophy will help you to become more open-minded, thoughtful, attuned to life in general, more of a critical thinker, and less accepting of simplistic answers. Philosophy can train your mind to think clear, analytic, and in a powerful way if you allow it. In turn this will enable you to make thoughtful decisions, communicate more effectively, and ultimately grow as a person. The knowledge of philosophy will help you to reach your full potential in life as an individual. As a student, the study of philosophy will take your vision of what you want to be in life and make it reality. Philosophy can more broadly be defined by examining the four major philosophical areas of inquiry which are wonder, wisdom, truth, and the dynamic process. Philosophy begins with wonder. Wonder is a search for unity of knowledge and the desire to answer the great questions of life. “The feeling of wonder is the touchstone of the philosopher...
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...Sociological Theories of Crime AIU Online April 9, 2016 There are many theories as to why one commits acts of crime. Some of the theories revolve around socialism. Others involve theoretical assertions based on socioeconomic status. And another has basis on personal attributes and rationale to thought in motive. There are also different thoughts to explaining criminal behaviors, one being classical school of thought and the other being a positivist school of thought. For the focus of this paper we will be looking at the four main theories: Social control theory, Strain theory, Differential Association Theory, and Neutralization theory. Social control theory is the theory that those who engage in socializing or social learning build self-control and lessens the likelihood of antisocial behavior. This theory also explains the conformity of behavior accepted in society. Anti-social behavior due to lack of social links within society lend strong indications to criminal behaviors. Travis Hirschi’s held this same theory of ‘‘social control’’ stating that if a man is not variously bound to society by some attachment, commitment, or involvement, he is, at risk criminally. (Muraven, 2006) One of the strengths in this theory is the recognition of wrongdoing by offenders. With the recognition of wrongdoing should come the accountability of action. Therein lies the weakness to this theory as accountability for one’s actions tends to be ignored in today’s society, easily dismissed...
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...Eastern and Western Philosophers have shaped how people of the world reason and think about certain subjects. One of the most debated subjects is religious philosophy. Religious philosophy is comprised of Eastern and Western philosophy based on where the philosopher came from. The philosophers of the East are part of three different groups; Buddhism and Hinduism in India; Zen Buddhism and the Samurai tradition in Japan; and Taoism, Confucianism, and Ch’an Buddhism in China. Western philosophy is broken down more by Christianity, rationale, and scientific theories (Moore & Bruder, 2008). Western philosophy is more about the here and now and the more about the me concept while the Eastern philosophy is about the universal truth of eternal reality and self-liberation by dropping the false self and concentration on the discovering your true “me”. The two philosophers that I have chosen have dramatically different theories of philosophy but at the same time they have similar views. Siddhartha Gautama, also known as Buddha is the Eastern religious philosopher that I have chosen. I also learned about him in my humanities class and I am still fascinated by his story. The second philosopher belongs to the Western philosophy, Friedrich Nietzsche, and he is from Germany. Gautama was a born to the King of India and had never left the castle grounds because his father wanted to keep him sheltered from the world. Finally at the age of 29, Gautama wandered through the city and couldn’t...
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...The Influence of Music on Self and Society - Values in Music in Eastern and Western Cultures David Eaton July, 2003 Throughout history the unspoken but highly evocative language of music has exerted powerful influences on individuals and societies alike. Felix Mendelssohn once remarked that music is more specific about what it expresses than words written about those expressions could ever be. That music has the power to express, convey and illicit powerful emotions is without question, however the issue of music's moral and ethical power, and how that power affects individuals and societies, is one that receives too little attention in our post-modern world. Ancient cultures held strong beliefs in the moral and ethical power of music and as such it was imperative for artists within those cultures to exercise a certain moral and ethical responsibility in their creative endeavors. As a professional musician for over thirty years I concur with that premise and it is primarily from the axiological, rather than a theoretical or aesthetic viewpoint that I approach this discourse. The responsibility of artists to the social environment in which they live and work is something that I have always had strong sentiments. As we now find ourselves beginning a new millennium, questions with regards to music's origins, its spiritual, religious and mystical properties, its moral and ethical power, its transcendent qualities, the role of the arts and artists and the importance of art in general...
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...Course Syllabus ------------------------------------------------- PHIL 201 Philosophy and Contemporary Ideas Course Description A survey of the major positions and figures in philosophy and the cultural worldviews and practical applications that derive from them, focusing specifically on theism, naturalism and humanism in contemporary thought. Rationale PHIL 201’s purpose extends beyond degree completion to the spiritual edification of Liberty University students both as disciples of Christ and ambassadors of the Christian faith. It equips students to defend their faith against the intellectual attacks of non-believers by exposing the issues and problems of philosophy. I. Prerequisites None II. Required Resource Purchases Dew, J. K., & Foreman, M. W. (2014). How do we know? Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830840366. (E-book available through MBS Direct). Evans, C. S., & Manis, R. Z. (2009). Philosophy of religion: Thinking about faith (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830838769. Foreman, M. W. (2014). Prelude to philosophy. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830839605. (E-book available through MBS Direct). Hasker, W. (1983). Metaphysics: constructing a worldview. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780877843412. Holmes, A. F. (2007). Ethics: approaching moral decisions (2nd ed.). Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press. ISBN: 9780830828036. Disclaimer: The above resources...
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