1. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. MT 1: Developing Your Philosophy of Teaching continued

2. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Objective Write your own philosophy of teaching. © michaeljung/Shutterstock

3. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. What is a Teaching Philosophy? A statement of beliefs and attitudes relative to: purpose of education & role of teacher definition of teaching nature of teaching (how do you teach???) student learning & assessment classroom atmosphere continued

4. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Develop Your Philosophy of Teaching Your ideas and opinions form your philosophy of teaching philosophy of teaching Articulate a statement of your philosophy of teaching toArticulate –think seriously about your beliefs –apply for teacher preparation programs –apply for teaching positions continued

5. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Develop Your Philosophy of Teaching What do you want to teach? What characteristics make a teacher effective? How do students learn? What is an ideal classroom? What should the relationship between teacher and student be? continued

6. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Develop Your Philosophy of Teaching What motivates students to learn? What should be the primary goal of a teacher? Who is the best teacher you have ever known? What made him or her so special? What is the most important role of a teacher?

7. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. Task – Create your Philosophy of Teaching You are to type a 1 page Philosophy of Teaching where you address the questions asked on the previous slides Go to Classroom Google and Open the document with the instructions

8. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS articulate. To express thoughts into words. artifacts. Physical items that are part of a portfolio, such as projects or papers, examples from a related volunteer activity, and academic and other awards. career goal. A concise statement of the specific career toward which a person is working.

9. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS certified teacher. A person who has met the state requirements for teacher preparation. cooperating teacher. An experienced teacher who supervises and mentors a student teacher. grants. Money that is given for a specific purpose, such as educational expenses, that does not have to be repaid.

10. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS job shadowing. Following a person on the job for a few hours, a day, or even longer to experience what the person’s career typically involves to gain valuable insight into the person’s daily tasks, activities, and interactions with others.

11. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS personal portfolio. An organized collection of materials and information that shows how personal knowledge, skills, and attitudes have developed over time. philosophy of teaching. A personal statement about your thoughts, views, and values as they relate to teaching.

12. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS prerequisite course. A course that must be complete before entering a program or prior to taking a high-level course. proficiency test. A test that measures skill and knowledge in a subject area.

13. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS reciprocal agreements. In teaching, agreements between states that allow teachers certified to teach in one state to teach in another state that is part of the agreement. service-learning. A type of volunteer effort that links classroom learning with hands-on experience in order to meet community needs.

14. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS student teaching. A period during which a teacher education student practices and acquires teaching skill under the supervision of an experienced teacher. teacher education programs. University or college programs that prepare students to become teachers.

15. Permission granted to reproduce for educational use only.© Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. GLOSSARY OF TERMS teaching academies. Specialized programs within high schools that help students to explore the teaching profession through classes, observations, and hands-on experiences. teaching license. A formal document, issued by a state, verifying that a teacher is qualified to teach at specific grade levels or particular subject areas.