Developing*a*Teaching*Philosophy*Statement*
Zoe$Morris,$Assistant$Director$of$TA$Development$and$Recognition,$Center$for$Teaching$and$Learning,$University$of$Georgia
*Adapted$from$Teaching$Support$Centre,$Western$University
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Developing a Reflective Teaching Philosophy for Effective Post-Secondary Instruction, Study notes of Philosophy
A comprehensive guide for developing a teaching philosophy statement (TPS), a critical and reflective document that focuses on effective teaching components, their impact on student learning, and contextual factors. The TPS is a central component of a teaching dossier or portfolio and aligns with teaching responsibilities, evidence of teaching effectiveness, teaching innovations, and student sample work. metaphors, quotes, and visuals to frame the TPS, components of the TPS, and the role of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in supporting its development. It also provides examples of teaching philosophies and their characteristics.
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Developing a Teaching Philosophy Statement*
Zoe Morris, Assistant Director of TA Development and Recognition, Center for Teaching and Learning, University of Georgia *Adapted from Teaching Support Centre, Western University
Territorial
Acknowledgement
- I acknowledge with respect the Muscogee- Creek Peoples upon who traditional territory the University of Georgia stands.
Outline for the Day
Definition and Purpose of Teaching Philosophy Statement (TPS)
Framing a TPS (metaphors, quotes, and visuals)
Components of TPS (supporting your philosophy)
What the CTL can do for you!
(one) Definition
A teaching philosophy statement is a
systematic and critical rationale that
focuses on:
1. the important components
defining effective teaching ,
2. their impact on student learning in
the post-secondary setting
3. and is sensitive to contextual
factors
Where does it fit?
It is usually a stand
alone document:
reflective, living,
writing sample
It is a central
component of the
Teaching Dossier or
Portfolio
Needs to align to other
elements
Teaching Philosophy Statement Teaching Responsibilities (courses taught) Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness Teaching Innovations (methods / development) Student Sample Work (and, fingers crossed, your job talk and interview)
Teaching Philosophies are NOT…
- Cover letters or CVs
- no evaluations, course names, awards, student quotes
- Empty
- No specifics, clichés, not you
- A place to use jargon (or use it carefully)
- Discipline specific or CTL words with no backup
- Insult other teaching strategies
- “Lecture based teaching is the worst!”
Reflection
What is your metaphor for teaching?
Connect the following images to your understanding of:
- Teaching
- Learning
What is your understanding of 1) teaching and 2) learning?
Questions to Consider How do you view yourself as a teacher? How do you approach teaching? How do students learn in your discipline? How does learning occur? What are typical learning objectives in your classroom and how do you achieve these? What are the types of knowledge students learn in your class and how? How do you engage and motivate students?
A Word on Metaphors, Analogies & Quotes… Metaphors provide:
- A way to think about yourself as a teacher
- A framework for beliefs about teaching and learning 1 Characteristics of a metaphor can be linked to behaviours in the classroom of teachers and students. 2 Used to create structure and cohesion and is then "removed" 3
More Metaphors… n Mountain guide n Journey n Coach n Gardener n Play Director n Choreographer n Weatherman n Sales Person n Excavator n Politician n Cop n Social Worker n Bridge n Photographer/ Camera n Farmer
A Teaching Philosophy Statement should be: Between one and two pages long An authentic, personal narrative (address job, institute, mission) Evidence of your sincerely held beliefs Representative of your experience and practice A showcase for your strengths A place that points to directions in your future growth A writing sample An effective abstract for your teaching portfolio Adapted from: Coppola 2002
first person, usually
present tense
know your audience
ground in your
discipline
Own it!
- Title/header
- To quote or not to quote?
- Thesis statement (metaphor/frame)
- Narrative 3 to 6 principles on which
thesis statement is supported.
- Specific examples to support those
principles.
- With references?
- Summary/Summative statement