Teaching Philosophy project: A statement of teaching philosophy is a reflection

Teaching Philosophy project:
A statement of teaching philosophy is a reflection on why and how you do what you do as a teacher. Information that describes a teaching philosophy and its components is included below. These guidelines should be incorporated into your statement. The teaching philosophy should look professional, be typed, and have no grammatical or spelling errors.
A Teaching Philosophy is…
·A written 1-2 page statement
·Avoids technical terms
·Written in first person “I”
·Reflective and personal
·Creates a vivid portrait of a person who is intentional about teaching practices and committed to a career as a teaching scholar
What is covered in a Teaching Philosophy?
·How you think learning occurs
·How you think you can intervene in the process/what is the role of the teacher
·What you think are the main goals for your students
·What actions you take to implement your intentions (how you conduct class, how you mentor students, instructional materials, how you assess students)
·Your plans for personal growth as a teacher