Hi all, at Barrack Obama Middle School's Social Studies Club, we believe there’s nothing more unstoppable than the power of Education and when people come together.
This Social Studies group’s mission is to create an Educational community of diverse individuals who will support, challenge, and inspire one another by providing a platform for learning, mentorship, growth, and career development.
We encourage you to share your knowledge, ask questions, participate in discussions and become an integral part of this little community. Together we can become better students and provide our classroom and school with a much better learning experience.
Your group managers are (myself) Mr. Harris and my Teacher's Assistant Mrs. Laura. If you have feedback, questions, etc, email: harrtf@mail.broward.edu.
To email the school directly use BarrackObama@middleschool.edu. Members of this group can comment publicly & privately on posts, public comments may be emailed to the entire group at the discretion of the original sender. Again, welcome to our Blog!
Educational Philosophy - The philosophy of education is the branch of applied or practical philosophy concerned with the nature and aims of education and the philosophical problems arising from educational theory and practice. Philosophy of education has a long and distinguished history in the Western philosophical tradition, from Socrates’ battles with the sophists to the present day. Many of the most distinguished figures in that tradition incorporated educational concerns into their broader philosophical agendas (Curren 2000, 2018; Rorty 1998). (Consequently,) My philosophy in Education is as follows: My educational philosophy is that I believe all students are capable of learning. They all do not learn at the same rate, but with different methods and strategies, it is possible. Students should not be thought of as mindless individuals just waiting to be filled with knowledge by their teachers. Quite the opposite; students should be viewed as individuals who can contribute to the classroom, sharing and gaining knowledge from each other. Students need guidance and not just lectures only. Education is not solely academic; the teacher must also educate her students mentally by teaching them the skills needed to solve problems and socially by teaching them the skills needed to communicate and work productively with others. Students must be able to function in the real world which not only requires academic knowledge but social skills as well. I believe teachers should not be alone in educating students but that parents, families, and communities need to work together to support and enrich the lives of their children (through education), who are the future.
Technology Integration - is the use of technology tools in general content areas in education in order to allow students to apply computer and technology skills to learning and problem-solving. Also, (generally speaking), the curriculum/Lesson Plans drives the use of technology in the classroom and not vice versa. (So), "What are some examples of technology integration (you may ask)?" Integrating simple technologies like PowerPoints, online games (like Kahoot), internet homework assignments, or online grading systems can be the difference makers in students' learning growth in the classroom.
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