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Essay / We learn by doing - 730
We learn by doingAn old Chinese proverb says: Tell me and I forget. Show me and I will remember. Involve me and I understand. In three short statements, this proverb represents my vision of education. Overall, my philosophy could be described as eclectic; nevertheless, the main emphasis I intend to place comes from progressivism. I also plan to integrate behaviorism into my teaching and I will keep an open mind throughout my teaching journey in order to adapt to the needs of my students. In addition, I will increase my professional status by continuing my studies and getting involved in established associations. I made my sporting career by imitating the elite who preceded me, then refining my technique to better meet my needs. I intended to do this in my teaching career as well by modeling John Dewey's ideas about how people learn. Dewey believed that people were more likely to learn if they were involved in the activity. “Learning from books,” as he said, “is no substitute for concrete action.” The origin of my opinion comes from my early and middle childhood. I never wanted to take my parents' word that I shouldn't do something, and I always had to find out "the hard way" by experiencing the situation for myself before learning not to do it. . Another root of my progressivism lies throughout my studies: I noticed that my peers and I excelled better in classes in which we participated in activities rather than listening to lectures and doing homework. . I also believe that interactive homework is the foundation of a good physical education program. Young children and even adolescents have difficulty understanding biomechanics concepts. So, rather than lecturing on the proper movements for throwing a ball, it is much more effective to engage students in activities that show them effective and ineffective ways to throw a ball. accomplish a task or skill. My classroom philosophy also contains elements of behaviorism. I believe that rewards and positive reinforcement are the best way to obtain the results you want from your students...