Philosophy of Science

When I was a young student I never thought of science as being significant enough to have a personal philosophy on the subject. However as a future teacher I have realized that it is a subject of great importance which needs to be contemplated. When I began to think about what science is, I realized that science is in our everyday lives and all around us. When trying to figure out what my personal philosophy …

…to learning. Through experimentation and trial and error students can gain self-confidence because they are able to voice their own opinions and come to their own conclusions. Children learn through exploration and learning from their mistakes. I feel that it is helpful to take children on field trips so they can personally experience what they have been taught in class. This may help them remember important things and make learning science a more exciting experience.