{"product_id":"9781975508494","title":"Writing a Philosophy Statement 2\/e","description":"\u003cp\u003eWriting a Philosophy Statement: An Educator's Workbook, Second Edition provides a step-by-step process for writing a clear and concise philosophy of education statement based on a reader's beliefs about their approaches to teaching. This unique book provides information about five key philosophical approaches to teaching, using a range of activities for preservice and experienced teachers to examine classroom dilemmas. The workbook explores a variety of philosophical stances, including:    \t\tFive philosophical approaches to teaching \t  \t\tStrategies for identifying your approach to teaching \t  \t\tStrategies for applying your approach in a written philosophy of education statement \t  \t\tPractical uses for your philosophy statement \t   Example Professional Development Activities include Case Studies; Check Lists; Sample Philosophy Statements; Tips and Tools for Writing a Philosophy Statement; and Using your Statement in Job Interviews and Graduate School Applications. A key feature of this book is the highly researched two-dimensional Philosophy of Education Scale, helpful in identifying an individual's most and least likely approaches to teaching. The Scale includes a range of teaching practices that can prompt readers' deep understanding of the sources that impact their approach decisions. This book offers educational leaders a much-needed pathway for collaborative communication about how teachers can impact school climate, change and attainment.     Writing a Philosophy Statement is an essential tool for undergraduate and graduate students of education who are preparing for a career in teaching and for the academic rigors that they will encounter.     Perfect for courses such as: Introduction to Education; Analysis of Instruction; Curriculum and Instruction; Research on Curriculum and Instruction; School Practice and Change; Philosophy of Education; Leadership and Change; Leadership and Collaboration; Principles of Leadership; Foundations of Education; History of Education; Senior Seminar; Student Teaching; Field Experience; and Methods of Instruction\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MYERS EDUCATION PRESS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44031152422957,"sku":"9781975508494","price":82.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1298\/2317\/files\/9781975508494.jpg?v=1782649967","url":"https:\/\/lioncrest.com.au\/products\/9781975508494","provider":"Woodslane Education","version":"1.0","type":"link"}