Individual Creed:
Review John Dewey's My Pedagogic Creed
Look through the writing you have done as you read through this book, in your reflections, journal entries, and essays.

Now write your own "Pedagogic Creed." It will probably not be as elaborate as Dewey's, but it will reflect your own developing educational philosophy based on what you have learned in this course, in this book, and in your observations of children and teachers. As you write it, think of which educational thinkers, theories, and experiences have influenced you.

You might want to refer to this Creed periodically throughout your teacher preparation program to see if your creed changes.

Group Creed
Review Dewey's creed and build consensus among members of a small group of your peers about a creed representing your shared beliefs.

Sample of Group Pedagogic Creed

We believe:

1. Education is a life-long process that involves interaction (media) and experience (society.)
2. School is a place where students are encouraged to attain their full potential.
3. Core curriculum includes the teaching of critical thinking, problem-solving, and life skills.
4. There should be an underlying method that a teacher is willing to adapt to meet the diverse needs of students.
5. There needs to be a better relationship between school and home to result in a quality education.