Teacher philosophy

“As a teacher, it is your job to make explicit whatever you though was implicit” -Carol Ann Tomlinson Introduction My collective experiences as a scientist, STEM advocate and teacher form th…

As educators, we often find ourselves sailing across the vast and varied ocean of teaching, navigating through different pedagogies, methodologies, and classroom dynamics. At the heart of this journey lies a crucial element – our philosophy of education. This is more than just a set of beliefs; it’s the rudder that guides us through the…

I have often been asked how I feel about a certain aspect of teaching, or to express my philosophy of teaching. It’s hard to write into one sentence, or even a small paragraph, beca…

Since I am waiting on phone calls from the applications I put in, I decided to update my Professional Teaching Portfolio. Our Education program had us make one for one of our courses. I have not kept up on it much since I began teaching, updating it last in 2008. But I am hoping for an interview soon, and the one time I don't bring it will be the time they ask! In case you are unfamiliar with Teaching Portfolios, or looking for ideas, I thought I would take a few posts to run down the way…

What goals do you have for yourself and your students?