some descrip

1. Teaching Philosophy

2. A GOOD TEACHER
Explains concepts and then gives multiple examples to
do as a class, …examples get more complex
Gives homework of the subject learned in class, may
go slightly harder … to stretch brains, … goes over
those problems in class the next day.
Be available
Is enthusiastic about the work, doesn’t have to like it,
but has energy while teaching it.

3. Developing Relationships….

4. WHAT CONSTITUTES EXEMPLARY
TEACHING?
 Intellectual ExcitementIntellectual Excitement
 Technical ExpertiseTechnical Expertise
 OrganizationOrganization
 Clarity of CommunicationClarity of Communication
 Engaging Presentation.Engaging Presentation.
 Interpersonal RapportInterpersonal Rapport
 Interest in students as individualsInterest in students as individuals
 Interest in studentsInterest in students’’ learninglearning
 Receptive to studentsReceptive to students’’ preferences aboutpreferences about
assignments and policiesassignments and policies

5. WHAT IS A TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY?
 A philosophy of teaching statement is aA philosophy of teaching statement is a
narrative that includes:narrative that includes:
 Your conception of teaching and learningYour conception of teaching and learning
 A description of how you teachA description of how you teach
 Justification of why you teach that wayJustification of why you teach that way

6. DEVELOPING A TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY
 Why write a philosophy?Why write a philosophy?
 Helps the teacher to remain focused in aHelps the teacher to remain focused in a
hectic, changing environmenthectic, changing environment
 Helps develop a dialog between you andHelps develop a dialog between you and
your leaders regarding your teachingyour leaders regarding your teaching
activitiesactivities
 Helps students understand your activitiesHelps students understand your activities
and helps students see their roles asand helps students see their roles as
learnerslearners
 Helps a teacher to growHelps a teacher to grow

7. DEVELOPING A TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY
 Why do leaders ask for a written TeachingWhy do leaders ask for a written Teaching
Philosophy statement?Philosophy statement?
 Shows command interest in teachingShows command interest in teaching
missionmission
 Shows interest in your growth as a teacherShows interest in your growth as a teacher
 Why write a teaching philosophy?Why write a teaching philosophy?
 Benefits … You, Students, LeadersBenefits … You, Students, Leaders

8. WHAT SHOULD I CONSIDER BEFORE
WRITING?
 What motivates me to learn?What motivates me to learn?
 How do I learn best (enhancements, constraints)?How do I learn best (enhancements, constraints)?
 What teaching outcomes do I expect?What teaching outcomes do I expect?
 What teacher-student relationship do I strive for?What teacher-student relationship do I strive for?
 How do I know IHow do I know I’’m getting through?m getting through?
 What methods, attitudes, activities that I use areWhat methods, attitudes, activities that I use are
most successful?most successful?
 What values do I impart to students?What values do I impart to students?
 How do I assess and improve?How do I assess and improve?

9. DEVELOPING A TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY
 1-2 pages in length, always evolving1-2 pages in length, always evolving
 Individual, reflective, and Personal statement –Individual, reflective, and Personal statement –
YOUR beliefs and statementsYOUR beliefs and statements
 First person (I) narrative.. But be creativeFirst person (I) narrative.. But be creative
 Describe YOU in the classroomDescribe YOU in the classroom
 Avoid sweeping clichésAvoid sweeping clichés
 Make it memorable and uniqueMake it memorable and unique

10. ELEMENTS OF A TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
 Why do I teach?Why do I teach?
 How is my teaching related to otherHow is my teaching related to other
programs?programs?
 What is the rationale for my behavior asWhat is the rationale for my behavior as
a teachera teacher
 Learning EnvironmentLearning Environment
 MethodsMethods
 StrategiesStrategies
 ObjectivesObjectives
 How do I evaluate effectiveness?How do I evaluate effectiveness?
 What are my plans for growth?What are my plans for growth?

11. DEVELOPING A TEACHING
PHILOSOPHY
 Since you will share it… it should be…Since you will share it… it should be…
 Clear and informativeClear and informative
 Interesting to readInteresting to read
 ConcreteConcrete
 It should include relevant teachingIt should include relevant teaching
and learning-related jargonand learning-related jargon
 It should reflect a bit of humilityIt should reflect a bit of humility

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13. THE WHOLE ART OF TEACHING IS THE
ART OF AWAKENING THE NATURAL
CURIOSITY OF YOUNG MINDS FOR THE
PURPOSE OF SATISFYING IT
AFTERWARDS.
ANATOLE FRANCE (1844 - 1924), THE CRIME OF SYLVESTRE BONNARD

14. Nine-tenths of education is
encouragement.
Anatole France (1844 - 1924), The Educator's Book of Quotes