The first time I heard the word progressivism was by my Professor Hough. I remember her exact words, "Upstate is a progressive school. Meaning we want to teach you “how” to think, not “what” to think.” John Dewey was an example of progressivism and a great philosopher. He thought that students learned best through actual life experiences. He also believed that curriculum should be made up by the interests of the child and that education should serve the needs of the whole child. Progressivism emphasizes democracy and hands-on activities. Teachers who teach using the progressivism theory try to make school interesting. In a progressivism learning environment, students are actively learning. The students interact with one another and develop social qualities such as teamwork. Also, students solve problems in the classroom related to problems they may run into later on in their lives. …show more content…
My personal goal for my future classroom is to challenge students. I believe this will help them realize their strengths and weaknesses. I want to watch them grow and be anything they want to be. In my classroom, I want students to have their own independence and show their creativity. I also believe the curriculum can be modified to each student’s learning style. I believe that each child is a unique individual who needs a safe, caring, and inspiring environment in which to grow and learn. I hope to be able to introduce a love for learning to my students and share my own passion for learning. Of course there are similarities and differences between my own philosophy and progressivism. Just like progressivism, I believe that education is more than just memorization. I also believe, that cooperative learning is extremely helpful and helps students learn from each other, which is a basic value of