My Teaching-Learning Philosophy

Teaching-Learning Philosophy Paper Establishing a teaching-learning philosophy is important to all nurse educators, as it allows the educator to clearly and concisely establish who they are, their teaching and learning style, and much more. Just as a curriculum philosophy is critical for the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum, shaping student ideas, discussions around curriculum practice and preference, professional development, and decision making; so too is the construction and creation of a teaching-learning philosophy (Iwasiw & Goldenberg, 2015). However, a teaching-learning philosophy is not an end to the means, on the contrary. A teaching-learning philosophy is a guide and personal philosophy that will frequently …show more content…
Additionally, all nurses and educators must be seekers and consumers of education. They must be willing to be lifelong students and possess a passion for knowledge and self-growth. One theorist who has helped shape my life and my nursing career has been Jean Watson. As I move towards a role more focused in education I will carry her wisdom and the knowledge I gained from her readings and work. This quote will follow me and will continue to guide me as I work to instill both my passion and knowledge with my future students; "maybe this one moment with this one person, is the very reason we’re here on earth at this time" (Watson, n.d., para. 7). This powerful quote embodies the reason I am a nurse, my drive to be an educator, and my quest for greater knowledge. Nurses have an instinctive desire to care, serve, advocate, protect, nurture, heal, educate, and learn. All of which I consider important to my teaching-learning values. As a Nurse Educator I will not only be touching the lives of those I guide and teach, but I 'll be indirectly touching the lives of thousands of individuals whom I will never meet. The future of nursing is something that I take extremely serious, as those entering nursing will be caring for my loved ones, my family, my friends, and …show more content…
A teaching-learning philosophy can help the nurse educator "articulate, prioritize, and synthesize" their ideas regarding teaching and learning (Texas Learning Sciences, 2015). As a nurse and future nurse educator my philosophy stems from a place where holism, self-growth, ethics, openness, and authenticity are important aspects in both my personal and professional life. Additionally, as a nurse educator it is imperative that I have a thorough understanding of learning theories, methods and models, evaluations, curriculum development, implications and literacy, and trends in education. However, this philosophy, my values, and my ideals will continue to transform and change as I graduate from a novice nurse educator to an advanced nurse educator. As I continue to evolve so must my teaching-learning