There are many different educational philosophies that have been used in classrooms over the years. Some different types of philosophies include pragmatism, behaviorism, existentialism, and postmodernism. It is important to understand these philosophies because the way we one day teach in the classroom may be based on these philosophies. In this essay I will explain these philosophies of education and then explain what the classroom atmosphere will be like in these different contexts. The first philosophy I would like to explain is pragmatism. This philosophy states that an idea or practice can only be considered true if it works satisfactorily. All ideas that are tested and can be considered true should be accepted, and ideas that are tested and cannot be considered true should not be accepted. The root of the word Pragma is a Greek word meaning work. This philosophy encourages us to search hard and find the best way, and then do the things that work best and are practical. The pragmatist approach is a scientific method for things. Pragmatism also encourages humans to seek processes and do things that work best to help them achieve desirable ends. A pragmatist believes that ideas are useful only if they can be put into action or become useful in gaining knowledge or a desirable outcome. A pragmatic teacher provides students with the tools they need to solve problems educationally and in real-life situations. Pragmatists believe that students learn best by doing hands-on activities and learning. Students will learn best by doing experiments and discovering the answers on their own. In this way they test a certain situation and can accept it or not accept it. It is very important that the way a teacher convinces his students... in the center of the paper... more authoritative rather than a teacher-led style. Students should reflect on themselves and find the most suitable solutions for themselves. Students in this classroom feel accepted because differences are accepted and students feel they belong and have value. An example of a teacher who uses this teaching philosophy is a science teacher who tells his students to look at evolution from a point of view that does not conflict with what they believe. Works Cited Johnson, J. A., Musial, D., Hall, G. E., & Gollnick, D. (2013). Foundations of American Education. Ozmon, H. (2011). Philosophical foundations of education. New Jersey: Pearson. Pragmatism. Abstract and presentation of my groups. Abstract of the groups on behaviorism Dr. Artis Existentialism PowerPointDr. Artis Postmodernism PowerPointExistentialism Group PowerPoint and AbstractPostmodernism Group PowerPoint and Abstract