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Philosophy Statement
Colleen M. Hall
University of Kansas
Philosophy Statement
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Philosophy Statement
Assignment Purpose
This assignment tracks the evolution of my thought process regarding special education.
The main purpose of the assignment is to develop a meaning for entering the field of special
education. This collection of beliefs, purposes, and processes related to special education could
written statement of the value I could bring to any special education team. In addition to the
philosophical impact this assignment brought out in me it also allowed me to outline the key
a willingness to adapt to changes and barriers to learning are key components of this task. The
assignment required me to explain how and why I collaborate and the importance my teamwork
skills could bring to a team. It also gave me the opportunity to explain the importance of
differentiated instruction and my abilities to adapt the curriculum to make it understandable for
all learners. Equally important the assignment provided me the opportunity to reflect on my
ability to adapt which is of tremendous importance when working with many people in order to
Revision
I have made a lot of revisions to my philosophy statement because I felt the original view
was narrow in scope. I also adhered to the advice my professor provided which was to indent my
paragraphs, break up the content, and establish a solid conclusion paragraph. I highlight the
changes my professor asked for but I did not highlight my personal thoughts due to the vast
The reason for the enormous amount of information I altered in my philosophy statement
stems from the additional knowledge I acquired in this master’s program. In my original
statement I honed in on the importance of collaboration, yes this is an important aspect of special
education but there are also additional topics that merited the same attention. For instance self-
determination, teacher training, and being familiar with processes that are fundamental to the
special education department deserved a mention. The statement I have created expresses my
growth in understanding learners with disabilities and how the special education department