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Philosophy of education

Philosophy of education is all about thinking carefully about how people should be taught. It is the way we decide how the next generation should be taught to help them reach their full potential and make the world a better place. It’s about figuring out how to let each person learn in the best way. That’s why it’s important to think about how different ideas about teaching can help each student learn in the best way. For example, some people think that students should be encouraged to be creative and think for themselves, while others think that students should be taught to follow the rules set by their teachers. It is up to a teacher to decide which approach is best for each student.