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Module 014: Teachers’ Philosophy in Education
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. Cognitive: Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts about the
teachers’ philosophy in education.
2. Affective: Enrich a successful awareness in the key concepts about the
teachers’ philosophy in education.
3. Psychomotor: Able to formulate or make own philosophy in teaching.
Teachers’ Philosophy in Education
The previous modules discussed about the philosophy in education, in this
connection, after you acquire the ideals about the philosophies in education,
you will now reflect on the teachers’ philosophy in education and eventually
you will be able to create or discover your own philosophy in teaching.
Your teaching philosophy is a self-reflective statement of your beliefs about
teaching and learning. It's a one-to-two-page narrative that conveys your core
ideas about being an effective teacher in the context of your discipline. It
develops these ideas with specific, concrete examples of what the teacher and
learners will do to achieve those goals. Importantly, your teaching philosophy
statement also explains why you choose these options ([Link]
Teaching philosophies express your values and beliefs about teaching. They
are personal statements that introduce you, as a teacher, to your reader. As
such, they are written in the first person and convey a confident, professional
tone. When writing a teaching philosophy, use specific examples to illustrate
your points. You should also discuss how your values and beliefs about
teaching fit into the context of your discipline ([Link]
Below are the questions to prompt your thinking in deciding your philosophy
in teaching.
Your concept of learning
What do you mean by learning? What happens in a successful learning
situation? Note what constitutes "learning" or "mastery" in your discipline.
Your concept of teaching
What are your values, beliefs, and aspirations as a teacher? Do you wish to
encourage mastery, competency, transformational learning, lifelong learning,
general transference of skills, critical thinking? What does a perfect teaching
situation look like to you and why? How are the values and beliefs realized in
classroom activities? You may discuss course materials, lesson plans,
activities, assignments, and assessment instruments.
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Your goals for students
What skills should students obtain as a result of your teaching? Think about
your ideal student and what the outcomes of your teaching would be in terms
of this student's knowledge or behavior. Address the goals you have for
specific classes or curricula and that rational behind them (i.e., critical
thinking, writing, or problem solving).
Your teaching methods
What methods will you consider to reach these goals and objectives? What are
your beliefs regarding learning theory and specific strategies you would use,
such as case studies, group work, simulations, interactive lectures? You might
also want to include any new ideas or strategies you want to try.
Your interaction with students
What are you attitudes towards advising and mentoring students? How would
an observer see you interact with students? Why do you want to work with
students?
Assessing learning
How will you assess student growth and learning? What are your beliefs about
grading? Do you grade students on a percentage scale (criterion referenced)
or on a curve (norm referenced)? What different types of assessment will you
use (i.e. traditional tests, projects, portfolios, presentations) and why?
Professional growth
How will you continue growing as a teacher? What goals do you have for
yourself and how will you reach them? How have your attitudes towards
teaching and learning changed over time? How will you use student
evaluations to improve your teaching? How might you learn new skills? How
do you know when you've taught effectively?
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Here is the format on making your own philosophy in teaching:
Teaching Philosophy Template
Areas to Address in Your Teaching Philosophy
My aspirations / goals / objectives:
• As a teacher
(e.g., encourage mastery, transmit information,
develop critical thinking skills, encourage life-long
learning, serve as a mentor, etc.)
• For students
(see examples above)
Describe and give examples
What methods will I use to reach these goals /
objectives?
(e.g., note your beliefs regarding learning theory
illustrated by specific examples such as: case
studies, team-based learning, active lecturing,
simulations, case studies, etc.)
Describe and give specific examples of strategies
or practices that you will use
How will I assess student understanding?
(e.g., what are your beliefs about grading?
What different types of assessment such as papers,
tests, projects, homework, etc. will you use?)
Describe and give examples
How do I see teaching in my discipline?
(e.g., what are the most important things students
should gain from a major in your discipline? What
are the primary problems students encounter with
your disciplinary content? What are your strategies
for addressing those problems?)
Describe and give examples
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How will I improve my teaching?
(e.g., how will you use student evaluations to
improve your teaching? How will you learn new
skills? How will you continue to grow as a
teacher?)
Describe and give examples
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References and Supplementary Materials
Books and Journals
1. Corpuz, B. (2010). Field study 2: Experiencing the teaching - learning process.
Quezon City: Lorimar Publishing.
2. Paez, A.R. and Serrano, E.D. (2015). Principles of Teaching 1. Cubao, Quezon City:
Adriana Publishing Co., Inc.
3. OECD (2013), Teachers for the 21st Century: Using Evaluation to Improve Teaching,
OECD Publishing.
Online Supplementary Reading Materials
1. [Link]
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text%20of%20your%20discipline.
2. [Link]
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