Teacher philosophy

Today, I'm excited to share with you a diverse array of philosophy of education examples. Now, it's important to note that these examples, while illustrative, might come across as simplified. But rest assured, their simplicity is intentional.

“As a teacher, it is your job to make explicit whatever you though was implicit” -Carol Ann Tomlinson Introduction My collective experiences as a scientist, STEM advocate and teacher form th…

What goals do you have for yourself and your students?

Since I am waiting on phone calls from the applications I put in, I decided to update my Professional Teaching Portfolio. Our Education program had us make one for one of our courses. I have not kept up on it much since I began teaching, updating it last in 2008. But I am hoping for an interview soon, and the one time I don't bring it will be the time they ask! In case you are unfamiliar with Teaching Portfolios, or looking for ideas, I thought I would take a few posts to run down the way…

I have often been asked how I feel about a certain aspect of teaching, or to express my philosophy of teaching. It’s hard to write into one sentence, or even a small paragraph, beca…

Examples of things to emphasize in a teaching philosophy statement include: (1) A student-centered approach to education. (2) A focus on active learning. (3) High expectations for yourself and your students. Read on for more.

It’s that time of year! That m​agical time when we start to look around for new jobs. Whether you’re new to the field (welcome!), moving to a new area or getting back into the game after time away…

Review these teaching philosophy examples and gather some ideas on what should be included. There are different types of teaching philosophies that can be submitted with your resume and cover letter or included in your education portfolio.

5 steps to writing an effective teaching philosophy (that matters to you, not just to get the job)

Many educators have a difficult time conveying their thoughts and beliefs properly to create the perfect philosophy of education statement. The educational statement has become an essential element of educators teaching portfolio.