My Instructional Philosophy Statement

Education is defined as the lifelong process of acquiring knowledge, skills, and values through either formal means, such as schooling, or informal means, such as firsthand experiences or vicarious experiences gained through reading books or discussions. Every person that is or wants to be a teacher has his or her own educational philosophy. We all have our own views, methods, and curriculum that we were taught when growing up. A lot of people may have the same teachers in school, but all of them learn different things from that teacher.

After completing this teacher interview activity, I am beyond excited to become a teacher. I feel this way not only because Heather strongly agrees that teaching is an optimal choice of a young person today but due to the passion she possesses for her job. As Heather described her classroom and what it is like to spend all day with children, I just cannot wait until I am teaching. Children have this undeniable excitement about them; everyday is a good day, as they do not have a care in the world. I hope this positive outlook on life with fill my body everyday just as it has there’s. Ultimately, what I am most excited to do is make an impact on a child’s life. There is no greater feel in the world that knowing that that you have helped someone. I hope that I will make an impact on every student I have so that they can think back and say, that teacher changed my life. I know that this profession is not going to be all fun and games or that everyday will be a good day but I am up for the challenge. Impacting the lives of our nations youth is completely and totally worth it.

My teaching philosophy is to create an environment that stimulates learning so that students gain the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to become proficient professionals. While teaching foundational knowledge is important, there are other essential skills and abilities that students must acquire in order to successfully transition from being a student to becoming a physical therapy professional. These skills and abilities include thinking critically as well as interacting and communicating effectively with patients and other health care practitioners. I emphasize to students that it is imperative to realize the impact of developing a therapeutic rapport with patients while providing quality, patient-centered care to optimize the healing process. Therefore, when deciding what to teach, I not only consider the content presented, but also how I can foster discussions with students so that they can apply information based on varying contextual factors. I also attempt to provide students a framework for how to achieve professional excellence, which I aim to model as I fulfill my roles and responsibilities as a teacher and provider of clinical instruction. This framework is rooted in five central tenets:

I firmly believe that teaching is a noble and very fulfilling profession. We cannot deny the importance of education in our everyday life - I want a career in teaching and impart knowledge, and thus contribute to the society. I had my first teaching experience a few years back when I became part of the Student Associates Scheme (SAS); a program created by the British Government for University students in the UK. I was trained and assigned to work at Longhill Secondary School, where I taught Mathematics under the guidance of a certified teacher. By the end of this project, I had a more detailed understanding of the diverse roles and responsibilities of a teacher - I became greatly interested and wanted to learn more about teaching so I independently started applying for internships in schools. I interned at Unity College as an English teacher, and I gained invaluable insight into the rewards and challenges that teaching offers. I was also a Student Ambassador while I was in University hence I am confident about my communication skills; I believe a simple way of building a healthy and friendly relationship with students (and colleagues) is by being respectful and likeable. From experience, I have

I see students as the next generations’ heroes in so many fields. In my vision, I have to inspire students and prepare them with confidence, knowledge, experience and skills. Which means I encourage, communicate, guide, teach, and assess students in order to enrich their infrastructures.

The teaching profession is a critical one, and unlike any other profession, maybe even more paramount than those of the medical and law fields. A potential teacher has to be dedicated not only in purpose, but in knowledge expertise, and in advocacy. Unfortunately, teaching, is not always perceived as prominent a profession as those stated above, yet is instrumental in developing all professions. No other field in the world can claim such a feat.

“A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instill a love of learning.” Brad Henry, the former governor of Oklahoma, said this. Every student reminiscences the teacher that made learning gratifying; however, students also remember the teacher that made them realize the displeasure of learning because of having different views than the teacher. In this this essay, I will tell about the teacher that impacted my education for the better; therefore, the teacher that I chose is Mr. James Pfaffly.

Sydney J. Harris once said “The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows.” What that quote means to me is that I have not seen the world and the opportunities it has to show me, so I want be one of those teachers who can look into different states and countries and teach all different types of people. I knew at a young age I wanted to be a teacher. All those times I would teach my dollies, I was happy, energetic and communicated well; that still applies today. In planning for a career in education, I would be able to show many people what I can accomplish, and how all my qualities will make me a great teacher.

Everyone has a different stance on learning and how it happens for an individual, which affects people’s learning philosophies and how they are created. Learning philosophies can change as time progresses, depending on how and if society changes and events that may take place to change a person’s perspective. I believe a learning philosophy is created by being exposed to certain life events, as well as the way you were taught to view learning. Since the beginning of this class, my learning philosophy has not changed. I still believe that learning and going to school is vital for today’s upcoming generations because it provides an individual with endless opportunities.

My parents moved to the Philippines from Saipan due to some health and family issues. At the age of seven, I could say I had a simple life with my family. As I grew up, I saw lots of young students coming to class with an empty stomach, barefooted, and only has a piece of paper and a pencil to use in class. I also saw many teacher finding ways to educate their students even if they were lacking of books and teaching materials. Despite the circumstances that the students and teachers were encountering everyday, the smile and excitement they have in their faces makes my heart so full. The willingness of students to learn, as well the perseverance of teachers to teach gave my life an extra meaning. From that moment, I realized that I wanted to

Since the beginning of my academic career, teaching has always been an important part of my academic duties.

My philosophy of education, which I wrote back in September, has remained relatively unaltered. The fundamentals of my philosophy have stuck, such as teaching responsibility and life skills, being approachable and creative as a teacher, and allowing the learning/teaching process to be interactive and beneficial to all. Throughout my portfolio, I continue to stress the importance of students taking notes and participating in lesson through discussion and other activities and assessments. These skills, which my cooperating teacher is trying to help students develop in his class, are essential for their survival in a high school environment and also useful in any work scenario when trying to learn a given amount of information. I was eager to make myself approachable with the students, which I expressed through my willingness to answer all questions and offer my assistance during any of their assessments or evaluations in the two months that I was there. They seemed very comfortable with me by the end of my stay, which made me feel very good about my ability to create a healthy classroom atmosphere in the future. Finally, I made my lessons as interactive as

Each and every person in this world goes through life and has certain beliefs and values that they follow. Thus, each day we are constantly entering situations where our philosophies must be put into action. One of the main situations your philosophy will be put into action is in your profession. With aspirations of becoming an educator one day, I came up with a philosophy on education. This philosophy includes everything from teaching, students, the classroom environment and school in general. Each topic included in my philosophy is very important to me and is the way I think schools should be ran and students should be taught.

I have had several inspiring mentors during my academic career that have greatly influenced my teaching philosophy. These mentors exemplified not only an enthusiasm for teaching, but also care for their students. My teaching philosophy is that I, as a teacher, help my students learn how to find the correct steps for solving problems rather than provide them solutions. This maintaining this philosophy helped me to develop three key points of teaching: providing a positive learning atmosphere, setting clear and suitable goals and standards, and making a concentrated effort in my own improvement.

Albert Einstein once stated, “Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one has learned in school.” In a philosophy that resonates with me, Einstein emphasizes the importance of unmentioned elements of education. Attending school not only develops a student in academics, but instills permanent skills and traits via activities outside the regular classroom such as arts, athletics, and social interactions. By pursuing a core desire to become a well-rounded individual, I often get involved in the said extracurricular activities, allowing expansion of my education. Through this expansion I have grown to greatly enjoy school, as many activities led to diverse, positive experiences that shaped my feelings for education. My genuinely supportive and good-natured attitude towards education stems from the lifelong balance of amusement, achievement, and friendship present in my schooling.