Teaching Statement Reading Discussion by CIRTL Central https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco Share your questions and thoughts based on the Kaplan et al. 2007 reading and your own personal experience. en-us 2023-08-02 16:32:08 UTC 2026-04-23 17:07:37 UTC hello@padlet.com Concrete examples to back up your statement. https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702596881 2023-09-13 18:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702596881 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702596927 Concrete examples of putting philosophies into practice in the classroom]]> 2023-09-13 18:17:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702596927 to see if you have the right training, experience and motivation to teach in that particular institute(s) https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597036 2023-09-13 18:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597036 they want to know if you are qualified and have independent understanding of teaching https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597168 2023-09-13 18:18:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597168 They do not always have time to actually do a teaching demo for every applicant https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597201 2023-09-13 18:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597201 Because its an easy/quick (for the reader) way to get to know you as a teacher. mariaflorenciagiuliani https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597227  ]]> 2023-09-13 18:18:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597227 the alignment of goals, method, and assessment https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597401 2023-09-13 18:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597401 evidence of teaching effectiveness https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597435 2023-09-13 18:18:16 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597435 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597730 Teaching can set apart candidates that otherwise have equally impressive research experience

]]> 2023-09-13 18:18:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597730 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597770 to get a sense of teaching when you cant observe teaching 

]]> 2023-09-13 18:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597770 to better understand your pedagogical appraoch and your ontological commitments https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597773 2023-09-13 18:18:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597773 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597836 to see if you can fill in the teaching roles requisite of a faculty job]]> 2023-09-13 18:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597836 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597900 To understand where you are as a teacher and whether your methods of teaching and beliefs in teaching are going to fit into their program.]]> 2023-09-13 18:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702597900 Evaluating candidates https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598010 I would imagine that teaching statements give the committee a good sense of a candidate's soft skills, writing ability, fluency with ideas that align with institution's values]]> 2023-09-13 18:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598010 Examples and reflections on those experiences in the classroom https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598060 2023-09-13 18:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598060 Teaching may be a large portion of the position. https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598198 2023-09-13 18:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598198 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598210 To know if your teaching philosophy aligns with that of the institution]]> 2023-09-13 18:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598210 personal anecdote that inspired you go into education in the first place and what novel perspective or experience you bring to the table! https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598307 2023-09-13 18:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598307 This can be a first screening for teaching interest before candidates are even interviewed or brought to campus. https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598429 2023-09-13 18:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598429 It is the first step for someone to know you and your quality for the first time https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598509 2023-09-13 18:18:57 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598509 Beliefs/vision https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598696 What a teacher believes, what a teacher hopes to accomplish, what a teacher feels is important shows up in their planning and implementation ]]> 2023-09-13 18:19:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598696 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598754 to see what it is like to be a student in your class, to see that you are reflective]]> 2023-09-13 18:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598754 Keep it short and make it personal https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598757 2023-09-13 18:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598757 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598920 Understanding of your own teaching

]]> 2023-09-13 18:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598920 Short and sweet https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598944 Keep it concise and relevant to the position]]> 2023-09-13 18:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598944 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598997 evidence of teaching, pedagogical approach, well-thought teaching philosophy]]> 2023-09-13 18:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702598997 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599050 To know your approach to teaching e.g. do you promopte critical thinking, flexibility, open discussion, etc?
 ]]> 2023-09-13 18:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599050 to find out the candidate's approach to teaching and whether the individual philosophy aligns with the department and university https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599166 2023-09-13 18:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599166 if it fits with the way the dept runs and what they are looking for https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599222 2023-09-13 18:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599222 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599452 it is aligned to the position/university]]> 2023-09-13 18:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599452 your enthusiasm, valuable teaching objectives, and how you achieve those objectives https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599737 2023-09-13 18:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599737 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599754 Personal examples of techniques you have implemented in your teaching or how you would like to implement it in your teaching]]> 2023-09-13 18:19:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702599754 To assess your ability to present your thoughts on teaching. https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702600492 2023-09-13 18:20:13 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702600492 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702620415 For instance, I'm from Argentina, my experience as a higher ed professor is in a totally different system.  I should be explicit about this, right?]]> 2023-09-13 18:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702620415 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702620737 I would imagine that there are some elements of a teaching statement that will be same in a diff position but some job ads look for teaching exclusively theory or methods courses. It would be good to see some examples where customizing for the position would be helpful]]> 2023-09-13 18:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702620737 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702621118 What if you enjoy teaching, but don’t have any classroom teaching/course-syllabus building experience? I don’t have such experience, but have run workshops, taught/mentored students one-on-one or in small groups, and presented my research to high school/middle school students. How do you write about your experiences and provide examples?]]> 2023-09-13 18:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702621118 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702630806 Can you discuss teaching methods that you haven't used? I have not used many assessment techniques, but assessment seems to be an important aspect of the teaching statements. ]]> 2023-09-13 18:42:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702630806 can you put teaching experience unrelated to your university teaching into the teaching statement? for e.g. based on one of the chats, could you put your experience teaching dance into a teaching statement for a genetics department? https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702661295 2023-09-13 19:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702661295 "Non-traditional" path https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702662451 I am currently working as a staff member in faculty teaching development. This gives me a lot of skills and expertise in topics relevant to my job search, obviously, but I worry that search committees would be turned off by staff experience. While I did a traditional undergrad/PhD/postdoc approach in my discipline, I am sort of returning to academia in my current faculty job search and I worry about how much to mention or emphasize my current work with faculty development. Am I on the dark side?]]> 2023-09-13 19:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702662451 How to pack all this in? https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702673519 This is all really helpful to think though - but for a 1-2 page document I'm reeling a bit thinking about how to include all of these considerations! Not a question I guess but I wonder if anyone has thoughts on how to approach winnowing down?]]> 2023-09-13 19:16:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702673519 Narrowing it down https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702676302 I've taught across several different departments and programs, from intro language courses to upper-level, technical linguistics courses. I also direct a study abroad program. How do you recommend finding a balance and choosing what to highlight (or omit)?]]> 2023-09-13 19:18:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702676302 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702678362 If you are searching for a faculty development position, are teaching statements necessary, how will it vary as we do not assess faculty?

]]> 2023-09-13 19:20:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702678362 Diversity and inclusion https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702683015 If someone lived, studied and worked in 6 diverse cities, 4 countries and 3 continents, what is the best way to put this in the statement? Will this be in the DS or TP, or both? ]]> 2023-09-13 19:23:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702683015 address lack of classroom teaching explicitly? https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702683116 should we address upfront/be explicit about lack of classroom teaching or course-building experience, or just focus on the non-traditional experience we do have?]]> 2023-09-13 19:23:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2702683116 https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2703023948 To gauge your ability to effectively communicate complex ideas in a simple understandable way to students.]]> 2023-09-14 01:16:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2703023948 I think to understand if the applicant understand if the applicant can cater to the needs of the specific student body and adaptability https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2707343868 2023-09-17 12:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2707343868 What is the effective strategy to convince the Hiring Manager: Courses that I have not taught before but have a close correlation to Research done; Courses taught. https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2707344271 2023-09-17 12:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/cirtlnetwork/kq7x2qz6o9y2jdco/wish/2707344271