My philosophy of teaching is closely intertwined with my philosophy of life, so it is organic and constantly evolving. I am always learning new things and re-evaluating previous assumptions, so I do not have a fixed philosophy, and perhaps never will. I believe that learning has all potentialities: it can involve hard work, fun, creativity, frustration, intuition, disbelief, wonder, and those rewarding “aha” moments. Although I do not adhere to a static or fixed philosophy, there are a few important ideas that I hold to be true.
The strongest part of my teaching philosophy is seeing the teacher as one small part of a much larger whole. The teacher is just one aspect of the students’ learning. Learning by its very nature is about change, and …show more content…
A deep love of learning sustains me as a curious individual, and motivates me as a teacher. There are many facets to learning; there is no one right way. I feel that I can only be an effective teacher if I can demonstrate that I am also a learner. Therefore, I remain open to new ideas and possibilities in all aspects of my life. Learning should be an overall positive experience. Not to say that there aren’t times of difficulty and frustration, which there will be plenty of. Personally, my own most profound learning experiences have been precisely as a result of the difficult times. I want to pass this knowledge down to my students so I can foster both perseverance and grit within my …show more content…
Teachers are lifelong learners who appreciate the chance to grow and evolve, because “learning happens when todays new knowledge becomes tomorrows background knowledge” (Pearson 1995). Livelong learning also means that I want to continue to take opportunities to lead, push my thinking, learn with others, have critical friends who push me to improve my practice, and continue to be self-reflective over the span of my
The strongest part of my teaching philosophy is seeing the teacher as one small part of a much larger whole. The teacher is just one aspect of the students’ learning. Learning by its very nature is about change, and …show more content…
A deep love of learning sustains me as a curious individual, and motivates me as a teacher. There are many facets to learning; there is no one right way. I feel that I can only be an effective teacher if I can demonstrate that I am also a learner. Therefore, I remain open to new ideas and possibilities in all aspects of my life. Learning should be an overall positive experience. Not to say that there aren’t times of difficulty and frustration, which there will be plenty of. Personally, my own most profound learning experiences have been precisely as a result of the difficult times. I want to pass this knowledge down to my students so I can foster both perseverance and grit within my …show more content…
Teachers are lifelong learners who appreciate the chance to grow and evolve, because “learning happens when todays new knowledge becomes tomorrows background knowledge” (Pearson 1995). Livelong learning also means that I want to continue to take opportunities to lead, push my thinking, learn with others, have critical friends who push me to improve my practice, and continue to be self-reflective over the span of my