3. Philosophy
WHAT IS
PHILOSOPHY?
Any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a
situation.
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and
existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
4. Teaching Philosophy (TPS)
Teaching philosophy or Teaching
philosophy statement (TPS) -is a
systematic and critical rationale that
focuses on the important components
defining effective teaching and their
impact on student learning
5. Purpose of Teaching Philosophy (TPS)
▪Conveys your teaching values, beliefs, and
goals to a broader audience.
▪Provides evidence of your teaching
effectiveness.
▪Identify ways you can grow and improve.
6. Five Components of a Teaching Statement (Chism 1998)
Conceptualization
of learning
-addressing what learning
means to you, or how you
think learning happens.
7. Five Components of a Teaching Statement (Chism 1998)
Conceptualization
of Teaching
- what do you think it
means “to teach,”
9. Five Components of a Teaching Statement (Chism 1998)
Implementation of the
philosophy
-Illustration of how
one’s concepts about
teaching and learning
10. Five Components of a Teaching Statement (Chism 1998)
Evaluation or assessment
of goals
.
11. Format in writing a teaching Philosophy
▪ It is generally 1–2 pages in length
▪ Use present tense, in most cases
▪ Include teaching strategies and methods to help
people “see” you in the classroom.
▪ Make it memorable and unique.
▪ “Own” your philosophy