Philosophy of Education

I agree with Dr. William Ayers in the video, Philosophy of Education. He believes that teachers have to teach the whole student not just the facts and figures. Ethics and morals should be taught in the classroom. According to Dr. Ayers, every minute of the day teachers are teaching morals and ethics whether they realize it or not. Dr. William believes silence is a moral statement within itself. Not saying anything, is not taking a stand for what is right. Teachers should speak the truth and be honest with their students. Everyday teachers interact with their students, this is a chance for teachers to promote positive ethics and morals. Children get all of the negative behaviors from television, their peers, and in some cases from their family. The school day should be the perfect opportunity for teachers to encourage ethics in the classroom and in life. He stated that teachers should make commitments to their students and themselves. Teachers need to see every student as an individual with different strengths and weakness. Educators need to ask more questions not just give all the answers. Teachers should be learning with the students, not acting as if they know everything already. There should be dialogue between students and teachers. The commitment must come from teachers to give every student their full attention. The educator should make every child top priority. Professor Ayers says it best, teachers need to unleash the energy in their students and empower them to express themselves in their own way. I believe his philosophy of teaching is the way all teachers should feel about their role in touching their students lives everyday.