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Fodor 2
behaviorists believe if a teacher provides positive reinforcement, or rewards, a student
will learn to behave that way on their own (slue.edu). In my classroom I want to be able
to reward the entire class for working hard, so I will do a star reward. If working hard I
will give them a star to put their name on and put in a jar. After a certain length of time if
the goal of stars is met then the class will get some sort of reward.
The last philosophy that I will put into my classroom is constructivism. Children
should be able to think for themselves. They shouldnt be told how to think or what to
say. The main rule in my classroom will be you can do anything you like as long as it
doesnt cause a problem. If it causes a problem, then I will let you know. If you cant fix
that problem them I will fix it for you. And me fixing the problem will depend on the
person and what the situation is, so every fix might be different. Students at the high
school level are learning to be adults, so they should be treated like an adult to a certain
point. Let the students make decisions for themselves and if they make a mistake then
they will learn from their mistakes.
In conclusion, every classroom should have a set of philosophies to go by. In my
classroom I will be using the progressivism, behaviorism, and constructivism
philosophies.
Work Cited
Dewey, John. Albany.edu. 2013. Web
Siue.edu. 2013. Web
Fodor 3
Crowder College, Foundations of Education. Pearson Custom. Pg 113-119.