Teaching Philosophy Essay Examples

It was the first day of the Spring 2015 semester. I made my way to the second floor of Walker Hall, Rm. 302. The space was filled with young minds, eager and anxious to learn about the Soviet past. Colleagues warned me of the intensity and demanding readings of the course, but I had always…

“What we instill in our children will be the foundation upon which they build their future.” Steve Maraboli Throughout my educational career, I have always been taught to have the mindset of how the content that I am learning could be applied to my future. From educational content and life skills, I have always been…

As a high school biology teacher, I believe it is important not only to educate students on the fundamental content of life sciences but also to teach every student the science of life itself. It is my goal to be able to expand the limits that these students have set for themselves by teaching them…

Introduction Dewey defined education as the reconstruction and reorganisation of experiences which increases ones’ ability to direct the course of subsequent experiences and these can be both active and passive. However according to Lindeman, the education experience is, first of all, doing something; second, doing something which makes a difference and third knowing what difference…

I believe that children will learn and thrive best in a learning environment that fosters a diverse option of things. Within my classroom I will be welcoming to everyone and fit all students needs. I would let my students help me to redecorate the classroom to help suit their need for their environmental comfort instead…

I believe that learning chemistry is a difficult task for beginning students and in particular non-science major students. Therefore, my goal and philosophy as a chemistry teacher are to create an atmosphere in the class that makes the subject interesting and easy to learn. This can be achieved by communicating the topic material in an…

I believe that the study of mathematics is a skill and art; and that mathematics is full of beauty and patterns. I believe that most students can learn mathematics and many can master concepts and ideas. I believe that all students can learn to appreciate the beauty of mathematics. I believe that best practices of…

I take great pride in my accomplishments as an instructor at the institutions where I have had the privilege to teach. My success and respected reputation with students are a direct result of not only having a specific educational and teaching philosophy, but living this philosophy as well. The following ideals represent how I have…

I believe that knowledge is essential for human survival, that it is transmitted via teaching, and that there are multiple kinds of knowledge. I believe that teaching is essential for the continuation of our society, and that it encompasses more than just the traditional “three R’s”.  Despite this, the philosophy I find myself agreeing with…

I would like to start with an African Proverb: “If you want to go fast go alone, if you want to far go together”. This sums up my personal and professional philosophy. I have had the honor to be engaged in direct patient care, teaching, and mentoring. I have enjoyed practicing emergency medicine and pediatric…