Development of a Teaching Philosophy: Goals and Values by Melissa Hudler

Melissa

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-15 20:33:12 UTC

Intellectual maturity and development, as well as ethical and social development

Melissa

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-15 20:35:18 UTC

Provide students with the means to develop

as critical and creative thinkers

and as articulate communicators

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-15 20:36:20 UTC

Facilitate discovery/recognition of the relevance

of students' ideas and strength of their voices

Melissa

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-15 21:04:52 UTC

Be attuned to my students' needs

and expectations and adjust accordingly

Melissa

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-15 21:07:23 UTC

Active and collaborative teaching methods ---> Deep Learning

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-15 21:14:48 UTC

Messy and unpredictable, yet meaningful, learning experiences

Melissa

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-15 21:17:25 UTC

Purposeful and pedagogically-aware

teaching innovation and learning environment

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-15 21:18:14 UTC

Student-centered teaching

Melissa

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-15 21:21:21 UTC

Reciprocal roles of teaching and learning between me and my students

Please share the goals and values at the heart of your teaching philosophy.

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-16 15:16:01 UTC

Double-click anywhere to post. If you wish, you can include your name in the "Title" section of the text box.

writewellsolutions — 2014-12-16 15:30:05 UTC

Learning-centered syllabus

David

djterrell — 2014-12-19 00:48:10 UTC

In higher education finding the needs of the students

is critical in order to define content. The questions

I always ask are around the topic of student learning

outcomes.

Recently I was asked: What is your teaching philosophy?

djterrell — 2015-04-09 04:35:58 UTC

So looking at your posts Melissa I think I know what your

teaching philosophy is, but I would like to know how would you

articulate it?

Melissa

writewellsolutions — 2015-04-09 14:27:59 UTC

I haven't honed my philosophy to fit in a space like this. As a matter of fact, this medium is the most concise way that I'm able to articulate it at this point--which was my motivation for creating it. The creation and articulation of a teaching philosophy is a recursive and ongoing process, so I'm sure I'll continue to refine it as the semesters pass. I think I've articulated my philosophy clearly in my syllabus, in the Teaching Philosophy section. I also address particular aspects of it in other sections. To ensure that my students get a clear but succinct version of my philosophy, I talk them through it on the first day of class and will now be able to show them this padlet. I also strive to consistently illustrate my teaching philosophy through my teaching methods and interactions with students. Thank you so much for your interest and for contributing! I'm sure I've already given you more than you asked for, but in case you're curious, here's the link to my syllabus on the course website: http://engl2300.weebly.com/syllabus.html#sthash.hqyUTxp6.dpbs

By the way, how did you happen to find this?

Melissa

writewellsolutions — 2015-04-09 15:00:47 UTC

Yes, SLO quesstions are vital indeed, David. I also ask questions regarding the most effective ways

to achieve these outcomes, ways that will ensure maximum student interest and engagement

while not sacrificing rigor and learning. The what, the how, and the why are all important aspects to

consider equally. I've recently begun emphasizing the why with my students so that they have some sense

of the value of our course content and assignments beyond requirements, policies, and grades.

Thank you so much for your contribution, David! If you don't mind me asking, how did you happen to find this?

Having Fun

djterrell — 2020-03-14 21:27:46 UTC

"If you are not having fun, you are not learning!"
This is what I tell my students, wiring their brains to new ideas.