Fall 2021
Social Foundations of Urban Education
Philosophy of Education
DUE: December 16th by 11:59 PM
For this assignment, you will write your philosophy of education. It should be between 8-12 pages in length. You might consider this as “a promise” as to what you plan to deliver as an urban educator. Your intended audience, in addition to me as your instructor, includes your future principal (if writing from the perspective of a traditional classroom teacher), students, parents/guardians, and the community. This will require that your writing be informed by the scholarly works we have read and discussed, and yet be communicated in your paper using clear, concise, and effective language.
Your readings, class discussions, films, podcasts, group presentations (both yours and classmates), and field hours can and should inform your writing here. This paper should serve as a guide to helping you solidify your understanding of your role as an urban educator, and this assignment serves as a written deliverable that incorporates the major ideas and concepts that have influenced you thus far in the semester.
Your paper should be formatted under APA guidelines and include in-text citations and a reference page. Your papers should follow the following format:
INTRODUCTION (~1 page)
In the introduction to the paper, you will introduce your purpose of schooling/function of education, using evidence from your course materials. Your thesis should clearly state what you think the purpose/function of education should be and what guides your general philosophy.
Consider the following questions:
What does being an educator look like for you? What do you teach? (If you are not interested in being a teacher, maybe a community organizer or some role where you are in leadership and educating others).
What is your motivation for becoming an educator?
What are some principles that will guide your work?
How have your personal and professional experiences influenced your desire to become an educator?
How have the historic and philosophical perspectives we’ve covered in class influenced your understanding of what it means to be an educator?
What political and intellectual influences that we’ve discussed in class inform your understanding of the role of schools in society?
BODY OF THE PAPER (~4-6 pages)
In the body of the paper, you will explore the ways the readings have influenced your understanding of schools and schooling and your role as an educator.
Consider the following questions:
With regard to the role of schools in society:
What public goals are appropriate for public schools? Economic goals? Intellectual goals? Political goals?
What scholarly works and readings inform your position on these public goals of education?
What kind of society will you teach toward? How do your chosen principles support your work? Which authors inform and support your position? How do they compare & contrast with your perspective?
If you are NOT writing from the perspective of a traditional classroom teacher, be sure to describe what the education you’re providing looks like and why it’s important for society.
With regard to your classroom:
What will your students know and be able to do? Be sure to describe who you think/hope your students will be. (i.e. A high school biology class, special needs, etc.)
What role will race, ethnicity, gender, social class, language, and other socio-demographic factors play in your classroom? How do theory, history, and politics influence your understanding here? What authors inform and support your position?
What are the roles of the students in the educational process? How do theory, history, and politics influence your understanding here? What authors inform and support your position?
What approach will you take toward curriculum? How will you approach mandated curriculum?
What pedagogical practices might you employ? Why?
If you are NOT writing from the perspective of a traditional If you are NOT writing from the perspective of a traditional classroom teacher, describe the community you will be educating. Why is it important to provide the education you will to this community? What role does identity play? Also respond to the questions above about what they’ll know, the role or identity, your approach toward curriculum, etc.
With regard to the community:
What role will parents/guardians play in the educational process? How do theory, history, and politics influence your understanding here? What authors inform and support your position?
What role will your educational colleagues play in the educational process? How do theory, history, and politics influence your understanding here? What authors inform and support your position?
How does the local community influence the educational process? How do theory, history, and politics influence your understanding here? What authors inform and support your position?
With regard to your role as an educator:
What are the major roles of an educator? How do theory, history, and politics influence your understanding here? What authors inform and support your position?
Based on your philosophy, what challenges do you anticipate having and how will you deal with them?
How will you ensure that you show up when it gets rough? What supports and self-care will you put in place for yourself? Why is this important?
CONCLUSION (~1 page)
Finally, in the conclusion, you will summarize your philosophy of education and provide your own analysis of your role as an educator. By your own analysis, I mean you will reiterate evidence as it relates to the development of your own philosophy of education and draw connections between this evidence and your personal and professional experience in the classroom.
Consider the following questions:
What do you believe the major function of education in society should be? How do theory, history, and politics influence your understanding of this function?
What role will you play as an educator in contributing to this function of education? How do theory, history, and politics influence your understanding of yourself as an educator and leader in the classroom?
REFERENCE PAGE
Your paper will include a reference page formatted under APA 7th Edition guidelines.
For support in learning APA format, please visit the Purdue OWL website:
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/2/10/.
A Note on Writing
Please touch base with me if you feel you are having difficulty or trouble with your writing. If you need support with your writing, specifically as it relates to the content of these papers, I am available to meet. I also recommend that you reach out to the writing center on campus if you need support with grammar and style.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate information critically.
Understand past and present interrelationships among diverse political, social, racial, ethnic and/or gender groups.
Employ research, moral reasoning, and informed analysis to address defining social, political, and/or intellectual questions of our time and/or in historical perspective.
Criteria for Evaluation of Final Papers
Criteria
Points
Thesis
(5 pts)
Clear identification of a thesis or central issue you will address.
2.5 pts.
Preview of what the paper will address in the introduction.
2.5 pts.
Organization
(10 pts)
Clear, coherent organization of details and arguments throughout.
10 pts.
Analysis
(70 pts)
Analysis of issues; not simply restatement or summary, but a demonstration of understanding the issue. (See learning objective 1 above)
10 pts.
Clarity re your philosophy motivation to participate as an urban teacher, parents, guardian, community member. (Learning objective 1)
10 pts.
Identifies the appropriate purposes of public schooling. (Learning objectives 1 & 3)
5 pts.
Describes kind of society s/he will teach toward. (Learning objectives 2 & 3)
5 pts.
Identifies bases of teacher authority. (Learning objective 1)
5 pts.
Identifies outcomes for students. (Learning objectives 2 & 3)
5 pts.
Role of language and culture. (Learning objective 2)
5 pts.
Role of student and teacher in learning. (Learning objective 2)
5 pts.
Relevance of Theories of Social Inequality; Application of philosophical and theoretical concepts as it relates to your role as an educator and/or leader in the classroom and community. (Learning objective 2 & 3)
10 pts.
Clarity regarding identification of the interrelationships among diverse groups as well as engagement with parents/guardians, colleagues, community, and their role in your philosophy. (Learning objective 2)
10 pts.
Style & Format
(15 pts)
Specific reference to and discussion of ideas presented in the texts you choose to examine. (Readings should be properly referenced in APA style. See the American Psychological Association Publication Manual).
5 pts.
Correct grammar, syntax, spelling, etc.; Formal and scholarly tone used throughout.
5 pts.
Proper in-text citation and works cited page in APA format.
5 pts.
Breakdown of Grading
Thesis
5
4
3
2
1
Clear, easily identified, coherent, and well- written
Clear, but somewhat incoherent
Somewhat clear and somewhat incoherent
Mostly unclear and incoherent
Unclear and incoherent
Organization
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Clear, coherent organization of details and arguments throughout
Mostly clear, coherent organization, one or two issues with clarity
Unclear, incoherent organization of details and arguments throughout
Analysis (use for criteria worth 10 pts)
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Demonstration of understanding arguments and concepts/to support or criticize different perspectives/to apply philosophical and theoretical concepts/ through clear and effective language
Demonstration of understanding arguments and concepts/to support or criticize different perspectives/to apply philosophical and theoretical concepts/ though sometimes not through clear and effective language
Attempts to understand arguments and concepts/to support or criticize different perspectives/to apply philosophical and theoretical concepts/ though lacking thorough understanding of arguments
Restatement or summary; Attempts to apply philosophical and theoretical concepts though using an incorrect understanding of these concepts
Analysis (use for criteria worth 5 pts each)
5
4
3
2
1
Clearly addresses the topic
Attempts to address the topic, but lacks clarity
Does not address the topic
Style & Format
5
4
3
2
1
REFERENCES:
All required elements were included correctly and clearly
Substantial elements were included but are not correct or clear
Most required elements were included but are not correct or clear
Some required elements were included but are not correct and/ or clear
Few or no required elements were included but not correct and/ or clear
GRAMMAR:
Clear, effective writing with no errors in grammar, syntax, or proofreading
Almost no problems with grammar, syntax, proofreading, and other basic writing
Some problems with grammar, syntax, proofreading and other basic writing impacting clarity of writing
Several, consistent problems with grammar, syntax, proofreading, and other basic writing impacting clarity of writing
APA FORMATING: Strict adherence to APA 7th Edition guidelines, correct in-text citations, and reference list
Almost no problems with APA 7th Edition guidelines, in-text citations, and reference list
Some problems with APA 7th Edition guidelines, in-text citations, and reference list
Several, consistent problems with APA 7th Edition guidelines, in-text citations, and reference list
Submission
First and final drafts MUST be submitted as a single Microsoft Word .doc or .docx file via Canvas.
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