My personal philosophy of education is that primary and secondary education should serve the individual such that upon leaving secondary education the individual develops such attributes that makes he/she a functioning member of society. This includes necessary attributes to do basic job skills, such as computer skills, English, and math. These skills also include being able to socialize properly with others, being able to serve oneself in basic chores (such as going to the store and recognizing what the numbers mean), and skills needed to work cooperatively with others members of society in order to accomplish tasks both at home and work. Also, teachers should serve the students such that their interests are peaked for further education (if they so desire), the student realizes the importance of the material he/she is learning, and current methods of teaching are up-to-date with society standards.
Since computers and technology are both a basic part of society in the U.S. today, teachers should strive to incorporate technology into there lesson and into the interaction that students have with different curricula in the classroom. Technology, especially the more recent of which, can help the child in many different ways. Learning math skills through the use of a computer programs (such as excel and interactive games) help students to familiarize themselves with computer technology and helps them in their learning process. Also, technology can be useful for teachers because it can help them to peak students interests in a subject, and to get more answers to help continue a students interest in a subject. For example, Power School helps parents to take a more active role in their child's education, which in turn helps the student to stay focus on school.
