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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

My Teaching Philosophy

I believe that teaching is a field of inquiry and that teacher at every level should be dedicated to the scholarship of the field. An effective teacher must have a great understanding of the subject matter being taught as well as underlying pedagogical theory. It is the teacher's responsibility to stay current in a field of study, engaging in research and participating in scientific societies, conferences, workshops, classes and/or life-long mentoring that can improve subject matter knowledge. I must be able to make good choices about what to teach and how to structure and organize material to form a rigorous curriculum. At the same time, it is important to stay abreast of current theory and research in the field of teaching and pedagogy.

so that, I must know what to teach as well as what is the best way to teach or present it and in order to be effective. Educators must know their students, and remain in touch with popular culture. I must be aware of what students know when they come into the classroom to form a foundation on which to build as well as how to tap into that knowledge. I view teaching as a process of encouraging students to make connections between their real world experiences and the subject under study. In any course, I should attempt to guide students through subject matter and facilitate new discoveries. Students should always take away new insights, explanations, and skills.

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