Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Faculty members need a philosophy of teaching statement when applying for jobs and throughout their time in higher education. Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed.

Teaching Philosophy 111

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 111

Faculty Focus

APRIL 6, 2023

Faculty members need a philosophy of teaching statement when applying for jobs and throughout their time in higher education. Yes, ChatGPT could write it and it might look a little like this: My philosophy of teaching is centered on the belief that all students have the potential to learn and succeed.

Teaching Philosophy 98

Teaching Philosophy Teaching Beliefs Universal Design 98

Edsurge

JANUARY 25, 2023

After these discussions, I posed a question to my students: “Do you all want to lead a training for us–your teachers–focused on how we could do better?” Underpinning this skepticism was the core belief, reinforced by schools, that young people are exclusively the learners and adults are exclusively the teachers. Wait, we can DO that?”

Teaching Philosophy 212

Teaching Philosophy Students Beliefs Feedback 212

Edsurge

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

With that in mind, I ask educators this question: How can we use video paratext to advance inquiry and engagement? Video Framing: While an instructor can’t constantly stop the video to note what to watch for, it is possible to plant a key question or two at the outset and encourage students to keep that in mind. Set Clear Expectations.

Teaching 190

Teaching Instructors Teaching Philosophy Education 190

eSchool News

MARCH 15, 2016

Are you asking candidates the right questions? The problem is not that they question change but rather they continue to question the change long after explanations, guidance, and support have been provided. The hiring process should reflect this need to have the teaching philosophies of new staff align closely with its vision.

Technology 189

Technology Blended Learning eLearning Teaching Philosophy 189

Edsurge

APRIL 9, 2025

Many of the guiding questions below are taken directly from Dr. South and his descriptions of these five frames. Early in my career as a teacher, I was asked to write my teaching philosophy. I believe these should shape any conversation about AI in education. This is more about probability than demonstration of learning.

Education 147

Education Academic Integrity Learning Fairness 147

Edsurge

JANUARY 28, 2025

However, over time, I began questioning the wisdom of completely excluding religion, politics and other "taboo" topics from my teaching. These restrictions felt particularly challenging in the context of teaching Arabica Semitic and Middle Eastern language intertwined with the culture and religion of its speakers.

Discussions 147

Discussions Culture Languages Language 147