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===PROMPT #1: Philosophy (the pursuit of wisdom by intellectual means and moral self discipline) and its practical applications to classrooms has been ongoing for more than 2,000 years. A person's philosophy of education is usually **__a set of beliefs that relate to who, what, how, and why people in society should be educated__**. Think about your philosophy of education and write your ideas below this prompt.=== (It can be as long or as short as you desire) Remember to SAVE when you are done, or every so often. To add more click the "Edit This Page" button at the top and click your cursor where you would like to type.
 * START HERE: Education should be available to all people. It should be a life-long process of preparing a person to take their "next step". That next step should be whatever is needed to make them a more proproductive, satisfied person and positively contributing member of society. There is always a next step.**

===PROMPT #2: Now that you have viewed the PowerPoint (found on the HOME page) and recorded some notes, __explain which philosopher(s) you most agree with and why__ (feel free to give examples and/or experiences.)===
 * START HERE: Most like Pestalozzi- believe successful education depends on both home and classroom; the need to leave lectures and memorization; producing self-sufficient individuals; connection to needs / wants of student; contribute to body, mind, and morality; hands-on, practical**

PROMPT #3: Please explain which philosopher(s) you most disagree with and why (feel free to give examples and/or experiences.)

 * START HERE: Sartre - disagree with his basic premises: I do not feel we have an uncertain universe with nothing rational or right; subjective experience does not provide truth; disagree that man is nothing but what he makes of himself**

===PROMPT #4: Do you think having a philosophy of education is important for teachers these days, and if so should they share it with others (ie. students, parents, community)? Please explain your answer.===
 * START HERE: I think everyone has a philosophy of education. They may not be able to verbalize it. It is important that teachers sort out what their philosophy is. I feel that it is shared even when they don't actively think they are sharing. Philosophy is often "caught", not taught.**