Teaching Philosophy
A great teacher is one who demonstrates passion for his/her subject and uses
innovative approaches to provide the learner opportunities to apply, synthesize,
and evaluate course products and processes--A CEO of the classroom:
C To provide a class environment that encompasses care, compassion and creativity while
challenging learners to be critical thinkers;
E To be a teacher who exudes energy and enthusiasm, engaging the learners as active participants; and
O To be one who is organized and optimizes opportunities for learning success.
Methodology
In teaching, my overarching goal is to develop a student-centered environment. I want students to actively participate, rather than passively learn. I act as a facilitator of learning rather than just a provider of knowledge. Through interaction, discussion, and reflection, learners can further develop their ideas. I think it is important to recognize different learner characteristics and use multiple strategies and techniques to stimulate motivation and meaningful learning. When planning a course, I work to identify specific objectives and skills and then actively seek exercises that engage the student. I design the lesson plan to utilize critical thinking skills and foster in-depth learning. I work to bring out collaborative learning skills to facilitate “real-world” problem solving. I embed activities throughout the instructional process that cater to each students needs and assist them in developing researching and writing skills.
Evaluation
Throughout the teaching and learning process, I incorporate multiple methods of evaluation. I encourage students to engage in open ended feedback sessions with me throughout the semester. I will have the students fill out a midterm report to find out what is working and what is not so that I can adjust my
instruction before the semester ends. My course design ends with data-driven evaluations that are clearly linked to the course goals and objectives.Throughout the teaching and learning process, I incorporate multiple methods of evaluation. I encourage students to engage in open ended feedback sessions
with me throughout the semester. I will have the students fill out a midterm report to find out what is working and what is not so that I can adjust my instruction before the semester ends. My course design ends with data-driven evaluations that are clearly linked to the course goals and objectives.
To measure student learning I work to provide a number of assessments.
Some of these include:
- Portfolios
- Collaborative Team Projects
- Case Studies
- Traditional exams
- Personal reflections
- Presentations
- Online discussions
- Scholarly research papers
Summary
My philosophy of teaching asserts that each student should be aloud an outstanding
opportunity to learn. For me this comes from an active and stimulating learning environment created by the
teacher. It is our duty and obligation to provide an outstanding learning community that fosters growth and development. Students should experience frequent and repeated opportunities to act, react, and interact with each other and the professor. It is my role to offer a high standard of excellence that
will reach far beyond the students’expectations.