Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Part A: Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Many teaching positions require the applicant to submit a statement of teaching philosophy. This document needs to represent an accurate reflection of your beliefs and ideals relating to being an instructor. How do you want to portray yourself in that statement? Are you a tough teacher with strict standards? Or do you see yourself as creating a safe and open environment through more flexibility?
Then consider the components of a statement of teaching philosophy-please see the attached document. Finally, think about what influences teaching philosophies over time.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a description of the components of a statement of teaching philosophy, and explain why they are relevant. Then explain one personal and one societal influence that might cause your teaching philosophy to change over time.

Part B Teaching of Psychology and Social Change – ON A DIFFERENT PAGE

Over the course of your teaching career, you will come in contact with many students. Certainly, that contact has an impact on their lives. However, can you make a difference in the world beyond the influence your teaching has on individual students? How might your teaching contribute to social change?

For this Discussion, review and study this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how your view of the teaching of psychology might relate to social change beyond the individual-student level. Then think about examples that illustrate the relationship between social change and teaching.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a brief description of how teaching of psychology might relate to social change beyond the individual student level. Then describe two examples that illustrate the relationship between social change and teaching.