Philosophy in Education (Page 1 Notes)

Vocabulary flashcards capturing key concepts from the notes about how philosophy influences education, including decisions around curriculum, teaching, instruction, testing, and the Ornstein quote (2003).

Philosophy of education

A belief system about the purpose of education and the best ways to teach and assess students; guides decisions about curriculum, teaching methods, instruction, and testing.

Curriculum decisions

Choices about what content and learning experiences to teach, shaped by a teacher's educational philosophy.

Teaching decisions

Choices about how to teach—strategies and activities used to facilitate learning—driven by beliefs about learning and students.

Instruction

The organized delivery of content and learning experiences, including methods, materials, and activities, aligned with the educator's philosophy.

Testing

Assessment methods used to measure student learning, reflecting and influenced by educational philosophy.

Allan Ornstein (2003)

Education scholar who stated that philosophy enters into every important decision about curriculum, teaching, instruction, and testing, and that it unconsciously shapes teachers' behavior and attitudes.