Gail Helen Bremner

Philosophy of Education: Person Projected

Posted on April 27th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Education, Personal.

As part of my Foundations of Education class, I had to write a philosophy of education statement. I don’t think I’ve ever been happy with anything I’ve ever written, so I figured I would post parts of here to see if anyone has any comments. This section is on what kind of person our education system should be looking to develop.

Education must strive to produce learners who are not simply problem-solvers, but active, engaged questioners of themselves and the world around them, able to be both socially and economically productive. They must endeavor to face themselves and the world with both comprehension and compassion. They must truly be “lifelong learners,” the sort of people who collect personal libraries of materials relevant to their personal interests and concerns, and who use these to discover inspiration in identifying and addressing the problems that affect their lives and their nation. They must have the courage, discipline, and confidence in their skills and abilities to believe they can create positive change, whether by improving the world outside or their personal economic, occupational, and social situations . . .

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