Readings
Stavredes, T. (2011). Effective online teaching: Foundations and strategies for student success. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Chapter 18, “Developing an Online Teaching Philosophy” (pp. 241–243)
Svinicki, M., & McKeachie, W. J. (2014). Vitality and growth throughout your teaching career. In McKeachie's teaching tips: Strategies, research, and theory for college and university teachers (14th ed., pp. 331–337). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
University Center for the Advancement of Teaching. (n.d.). Guidance on writing a philosophy of teaching statement. Retrieved March 22, 2013, from http://ucat.osu.edu/read/teaching-portfolio/philosophy/guidance
Weinberg, A. S. (2002). The university: An agent of social change? Qualitative Sociology, 25(2), 263–272.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Yorio, P. L., & Ye, F. (2012). A meta-analysis on the effects of service-learning on the social, personal, and cognitive outcomes of learning. Academy Of Management Learning & Education, 11(1), 9–27.
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
Document: Statement of Teaching Philosophy Template (Word document)
Note: Use this template in the creation of your Statement of Teaching Philosophy assignment.
Discussion 1: Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Many teaching positions require the applicant to submit a statement of teaching philosophy. This document needs to represent an accurate reflection of your beliefs and ideals relating to being an instructor. How do you want to portray yourself in that statement? Are you a tough teacher with strict standards? Or do you see yourself as creating a safe and open environment through more flexibility?
For this Discussion, review and study this week’s Learning Resources. Then consider the components of a statement of teaching philosophy. Finally, think about what influences teaching philosophies over time.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 3 a description of the components of a statement of teaching philosophy, and explain why they are relevant. Then explain one personal and one societal influence that might cause your teaching philosophy to change over time.
Sample Solution