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The Teaching Philosophy: An Opportunity to Guide Practice or an Exercise in Futility? This conceptual essay explores the role a teaching philosophy plays in the experiences of K-12 classroom teachers who are firmly established in a school context.
- Developing a Teaching Philosophy
What is a Teaching Philosophy? A teaching philosophy is a...
- Developing a Teaching Philosophy
What is a Teaching Philosophy? A teaching philosophy is a narrative essay which reflects an individual’s beliefs and val-ues about teaching and learning, often including concrete examples of the ways in which that individual enacts those beliefs. It specifically discusses the educator’s identity of how he or she educates others.
"Developing a teaching philosophy statement allows you to reflect on and articulate your beliefs and practices as a teacher. The most meaningful statements of teaching philosophy identify sophisticated goals for teaching and describe varied methods for meeting them.
Provide EVIDENCE for how you will help students achieve your goals. If you have NO previous experience, pretend you are teaching an introductory class. Provide examples of effective teaching strategies. BE SPECIFIC: Explain what you did (or will do) and what you had (or will have) your students do.
A teaching philosophy is a statement of reflection and a philosophical framework of your personal approach to teaching and student learning. It explains the rationale behind what guides your practice,
My teaching philosophy is further informed by the value I place on learning that is personal and critical, and which allows students to integrate their own experiences into challenging theoretical frameworks.
A teaching philosophy statement clearly and logically communicates what your fundamental values and beliefs are about teaching and learning, why you hold these values and beliefs, and how you translate these values and beliefs into your everyday teaching and learning experiences.
