Beliefs were
changed, affirmed,
or originated
Future Implications
Novice
Developing
Target
Exemplary
The candidate
summarized only
beliefs that were not
related to section 5 of
their original paper.
Philosophy Summary
The candidate
summarized beliefs
related to the section
5 of the original
paper.
The candidate
summarized beliefs
related to the section
5 of the original
paper. The summary
shows an expanded
and in depth
reflection of the keep
points from the
original paper.
The candidate was
unable to articulate
any effect of their
previous beliefs and
provided no evidence
to demonstrate
reflection on their
beliefs.
The candidate
identified how each
belief was affected,
but provided minimal
evidence about
specific situations or
experiences that
influenced each
belief.
The candidate
identified how each
belief was affected
and provided specific
situations or
experiences that
influenced each
belief.
The candidate
identified how each
belief was affected
and provided specific
situations or
experiences that
influenced each
belief. The candidate
discussed new beliefs
that developed since
the 1st paper and
provided evidence
that influenced these
beliefs.
The candidate was
unable to articulate
any future application
of their Christian
worldview.
The candidate
discussed specific
ways their Christian
worldview will
influence future
teaching, but their
future ideas were not
clearly linked to the
beliefs that were
discussed in section
2.
The candidate
discussed specific
ways their Christian
worldview will
influence their future
work and it was
clearly linked to their
beliefs in section 2.
The candidate
discussed specific
ways their Christian
worldview will
influence their future
work and it was
clearly linked to their
beliefs in section 2.
There is Scriptural
support for these
future applications.
PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION PAPER
During the student teaching semester, each teacher candidate will revisit his/her original Philosophy of
Education paper written during EDUC 112/114. The purpose of this exercise is to reflect on and articulate
growth as a result of experiences during the teacher education program.
Part II of the original assignment focused on five (5) distinct areas of beliefs that comprise one’s
philosophy of education, including:
1. Beliefs about Teaching and Learning
2. Beliefs about Students
3. Beliefs about Knowledge
4. Beliefs about What is Worth Knowing
5. Beliefs about a Christian Worldview and Professional Practice
For this assignment, teacher candidates are asked to do the following for Section 5: Beliefs about a
Christian Worldview and Professional Practice:
1. Summarize what was written in the EDUC 112/114 paper.
Ask yourself What key points did I make in my philosophy of education paper written in EDUC
112/114 regarding my “beliefs about a Christian worldview and professional practice”?
2. Indicate how beliefs, stated in the original paper, have been affirmed and/or have changed as a
result of various experiences.
Ask yourself What experiences and/or new understandings might I describe that would provide
evidence that my particular beliefs about a Christian worldview and professional practice
were confirmed or changed? Provide evidence to support what was stated in #2 concerning beliefs that
have been affirmed or
changed. This evidence might include:
a. descriptions of particular experiences such as specific interactions with students
b. learning theories and best practices in teaching you’ve learned during your program
c. experiences applying what you have learned
d. discussions with the cooperating teacher or other education professionals
Ask yourself –
•What are the future implications for these beliefs and philosophies? How will you integrate them into
your future classroom?
Format of paper
• Double space with 1” margins
• Include a title page—the title of this paper is “Beliefs About a Christian Worldview and
Professional Practice”
• Headings—underline headings and use the ones listed below:
A. Summary of Beliefs n First Philosophy of Education Paper
B. Evidence for Beliefs That Changed and Affirmed
C. Future Implications