Lately, we've been discussing the issue of introducing philosophy to children. In class, I brought up the idea that perhaps the reason why teachers and administrators oppose the addition on philosophy into their curricula is because they feel ill-equipped to tackle the subject themselves.
What if philosophy became a required course for all educators? In my situation, I am currently taking this course on the philosophy of teaching and learning to fulfill an education elective. I could have easily chosen a different course to take to meet the elective requirements, but I chose philosophy having never taken a course in this area previously. Philosophy courses are not part of the education requirements, but perhaps they should be. In this class, I have learned quite a bit about some of the most controversial issues in education, as well as some of the hottest topics in the field, while also evaluating the material from a philosophical standpoint. My experience with this course has taught me a lot about my own philosophies and views of education that will ultimately make me a more conscientious and open-minded teacher. In many ways, the foundation of education is philosophy, and this subject should not be ignored in any classroom, high school or college level.
Do you think that philosophy should be a mandatory course for all future educators?
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