The philosophy that I feel the strongest connection to is Progressivism. In my educational journey the teachers that have made the most significant impact have been progressive. From K-12, I had two teachers who used the progressivism method and the lessons that I learned from them are still with me today. The progressive teachers express more individuality and creativity than others. Progressive educators relate material to real-life experiences that the learner can relate to. They …showed first 75 words of 504 total…

…showed last 75 words of 504 total…wisdom that are passed on in the classroom will be with them for a lifetime. In conclusion I believe that the purpose of education in the 21st century is to equip students with the power to think effective and objectively. By taking the time to listen to students I feel that teachers can learn also. With any luck, throughout the school year the student and teacher can grow together and create a mutual learning environment.