Write sincerely, uniquely, and memorably. Avoid clichés, jargon, and technical terms. • Include specific (not abstract) ideas, using 1–2 concrete examples, whether actual or anticipated experiences. • Show humility and mention students enthusiastically. • Include your conception of how learning occurs. • Communicate your goals as an instructor. • Include actual or anticipated teaching strategies and methods. • Include justification for why you teach (or anticipate teaching) the way you do. • Include a brief discussion of how your teaching (or anticipated teaching) facilitates student learning. • Include a conclusion. To assist you in developing your teaching philosophy, you may choose to include any or all of the following: • Famous quotes • Your personal experiences as a learner • Your views of the educational system • Your interest in new types of teaching and learning • What you think students should expect from you as a teacher • How you know your goals for students are being met • How you create (or anticipate creating) an engaging or enriching learning environment, and specific activities or exercises to engage your students.
