Dr. Larry K. Asplund
28 Alcira Court
St. Augustine, FL 32086
drlarrykasplund@gmail.com
Philosophy of Education
Educational philosophers, from Plato to the present day, have sought to make sense out of the process of teaching and learning. They have described a framework from which educators can be effective. For those of the Christian faith, Scripture becomes a defining element in understanding education. A biblical worldview informs a Christian philosophy of education. This worldview then has clear implications for teachers and students in the classrooms of today.
To be a fruitful educator in our context requires more than skills and tools. It requires heart and motivation, it requires passion and vision and a clear sense of mission. These things are fueled by our personal relationship to God through Christ and our immersion in God’s Word. They are informed by our understanding of and commitment to a Christian philosophy of teaching and learning.
Education today has its share if seemingly insurmountable challenges and persistent controversies. If we are clear about our Christian philosophy of teaching and learning, perhaps new (or old) answers will surface and lead us as we go forward.
Click the link to see my full "Teaching Philosophy" paper. Asplund Philosophy of Education.pdf