Revised Personal Teaching Philosophy

  • Reflect on the teaching principles and practices discussed during the course. • What did you learn about teaching that you did not know prior to this course? • What stood out as important to you over the past 8 weeks? • Consider how you might expand, adapt, or change your original philosophy to your current perspective on teaching (or you may feel compelled to take it in a completely new direction). • Your revised teaching philosophy should: o Have a clear focus or theme. o Be authentic and personal. o Relay who you are (or aspire to be) as a teacher. o Exhibit genuine enthusiasm for teaching. o Clearly express your current teaching values and beliefs, and discuss why you hold those values and beliefs (whether or not they have changed). o Describe your current teaching goals (whether or not they have changed). o Explain the teaching methods or strategies that you believe are best (whether or not they are different from your original philosophy). Note: make sure the teaching methods you find best are consistent with your goals. o Incorporate any new ideas and/or practices that encourage a rich teaching and learning experience.