Activity
Section outline
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Facilitators: Sue Hellman and Sylvia Currie
Course written and designed by Sue Hellman
Writing a teaching philosophy statement is a complex task. The volume of 'how to' articles and samples available online can be overwhelming. In this course, you'll find a shortlist of resources organized into a process designed to move you from the initial step of collecting your thoughts to composing a first draft (at least) and receiving peer feedback. You can follow along sequentially or cherry pick topics and activities that best fit your needs.
THANKS to those of you who have already completed the short survey. If you haven't already done so, it's not too late. No names will be made public.
Completion requirements
Instructions
TO COMPETE THE GRIDS
1. Each cell is the intersection of particular teaching style or perspective with a category of learning goals.
2. As you look at a cell, ask yourself what percentage of your time is given to that mode of work.
3. Record your percentages in their cells. It's OK to have empty cells.
4. To finish, EITHER add up the columns OR circle the individual cells with the strongest scores.
FOR A MORE MEANINGFUL SCORE
Think of a specific teaching situation. Do both grids with
that same context in mind. Try to choose ‘honestly’
rather than ‘ideally’ so you’ll get a picture of yourself as you are not as you
think you should be or wish
you were.
If you don’t have much or any teaching
experience yet, experiment. Imagine yourself in past classes e.g. with your most effective
former teacher and then again with the least effective teacher you ever had. Use your responses to create a profile for the teacher you want to be.