TEACHING PHILOSOPHY A PERSONAL BELIEF 24 NOVEMBER 2010 “A good teaching philosophy evolves.” Where am I with my critical rationale about teaching and learning? What are my aims‚ values‚ beliefs‚ insights‚ and convictions in the context of Accounting education? The reality of teaching and learning is never perfect. Accordingly‚ a critical rationale of both should be a work in progress. Both teachers and students must be curious enough for lifelong learning and research‚ broad enough to accept
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Teaching Philosophy My teacher education and training‚ exposure to students and schools from student teaching‚ and personal experience as a student of New York City public schools has concretized certain beliefs that I have about teaching. I firmly believe that in order to provide the best education possible to my students I need to know their personalities‚ learning styles‚ and be genuinely interested in their lives. Knowing my students will enable me to form personal and intimate student-teacher
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Philosophy of Teaching I believe that every student is capable of learning no matter who the child is or what circumstance the child may face. It all depends on the teacher and whether or not he or she is willing to work and try new methods. Different things motivate different students. I received my calling to the teaching profession at the beginning of my junior year in college. My high school football coach offered me a position coaching and the principle offered me a teaching position.
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Teaching Philosophy I believe that education begins at home and that the responsibility of schools and educators is to enhance the values and skills taught by the child’s parents or guardians. The purpose of a formal education should be to provide a positive and supportive environment where students will learn the basics of reading‚ writing‚ and math as well as further their knowledge by putting into practice the skills they have learned. This is best done in a cooperative learning environment
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My Philosophy of Teaching As I begin these reflections about teaching‚ I am reminded of one of Mark Twain’s dictums‚ "Don’t let schooling get in the way of education." I think that the goal of educating university-level students can only be achieved by presenting them with more than lectures‚ rote memorization tasks‚ and straightforward projects (i.e.‚ traditional schooling). In other words‚ an educator must move beyond the traditional model of schooling to a point at which students can learn effectively
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My Philosophy on Education as a future Educator "The whole art of teaching is only the art of awakening the natural curiosity of young minds for the purpose of satisfying it afterwards" -- Anatole France My educational philosophy is simple; I believe all children have the right to an enriching education! And also I believe all children are unique and need a safe and enriching environment to learn and grow‚ emotionally and intellectually. Education is the stepping stone to a child’s future and
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My teaching philosophy is most closely steeped in progressivism. According to the progressivism philosophy it is crucial that a teacher make all the lessons meaningful to the students. It is also vital that the teacher meets the needs of their students. Progressivism also states that students will learn more effectively in social settings. In the progressivism philosophy it is essential to teach subjects not in isolation but as a blend of several subjects combined. The progressivism philosophy points
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Danny Zenn Teaching Philosophy While most of my formal education experience is from a student’s perspective I maintain that I still have much to offer in the teaching world. My interest in teaching started with a wonderful high school and undergraduate experience as well as a general thirst for knowledge; throughout my life I’ve been interested in the world around me and inciting that desire in others is very rewarding to me. I also hold firm that the knowledge and acquisition of a foreign
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Abstract “They don’t care how much we know‚ until they know how much we care.” My educational philosophy starts and ends with that inspirational quote and the following characteristics that I feel are essential for teachers. Teachers must show respect‚ value individuality‚ understand students learning styles and barriers ‚extend themselves to find ways to engage students in learning and go the extra mile to let students know they want to join with them as partners in their own education. Effective
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I consider my ultimate strength that I bring to the classroom is the desire and eagerness that I have for teaching children. A dynamic part of being a teacher is to motivate the students to know that the skills and information they are learning is worth learning and are valuable lessons to be used in the future. If I can convince the children that the material is enjoyable‚ powerful‚ and beneficial then they will want to make the effort to learn. I make it a significance priority to convey drive
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