Philosophy in teaching

I view teaching as a process of encouraging students to make connections between their real world experiences and the subject being studied. The good teacher Knows and understand students .I know that the students do not all learn in the same way or at the same rate .As a teacher , my responsibility to be effective in students interest , abilities , and knowledge.   When you have a clear idea about your teaching objectives, you can discuss methods that you use to achieve or work toward those objectives. You can display your knowledge of learning theory, cognitive development, curriculum design, etc. You will want to explain specific strategies, techniques, and  exercises.

A teaching philosophy is a self-reflective statement of your beliefs about teaching and learning. Also, I must know what to teach in my classroom. I realize that I cannot rely on textbooks, but rather I must seek out other sources of information to aid in my teaching. I realize that no one strategy fits all the content I will need to cover. I will be a facilitator in my classroom. As a facilitator, I will guide my students through the subject matter in order to assist the students in their  discoveries. All students have something to contribute to the classroom environment. Each student can bring new insights into a subject. It is important to maintain a positive attitude about the students you teach.

Motivation and interaction are very important between teacher and students . I need to know their interests, learning styles, and backgrounds. My teaching will be better informed and more effective. I will encourage my students to participate in the class and make sure that every student has a chance to participate. Participation inside class can reveal students' proficiency levels. It is like a mirror that reflects teachers' effort with their students inside class.

 My assessment methods will vary, as learning styles will vary in the classroom setting. I believe the purpose of teaching is not to teach students how to memorize facts, or how to know all the correct answers. The purpose of teaching lies in getting students to truly understand the concepts being examined. I believe that traditional assessment methods are important at times, but alternative forms of assessment must be included in my curriculum so as to allow students to show their learning in a variety of ways. For example, Testing emphasizes performance rather than potential.