Developing Your Own Teaching Philosophy by Incorporating Your Cultural Background Session begins at 12PM ET/11AM CT/10AM MT/9AM PT. Please configure your audio by running the Audio Set Up Wizard: Tools>Audio>Audio Set Up Wizard. Khara Schonfeld- Karan Teaching & Learning Transformation Center Coordinator of Graduate Student Programs University of Maryland, College Park Be prepared to answer this question in our introductions: How has your international background impacted your teaching? Featuring:

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Speaker slide: Introductions Your Name University and Role How has your international background impacted your teaching?

Speaker slide: Discussion Prompt #1 What is the purpose of a teaching philosophy statement? When will you use it? Respond below with the textbox tool (4th icon on the vertical toolbar to the left)

Speaker slide: Discussion Prompt #2 What is included in a teaching philosophy statement?

Speaker slide: What is a Teaching Philosophy Statement? A teaching philosophy statement is a 1-1 ½ page (single-spaced) document articulating your beliefs about teaching and learning with evidence of how you enact those beliefs in your teaching. When someone reads your teaching philosophy statement, they should have a sense of what you want your students to gain from taking your classes and should be able to visualize you in the classroom and interacting with your students.

Speaker slide: Tips *Don’t rehash your CV; focus less on what courses you have taught and more on how it is you go about teaching *Even though it is called a Teaching “Philosophy” Statement it should not be theoretical

Speaker slide: Writing Style 1-1½ pages; single-spaced Narrative style in first person; present tense Clear and precise language; support buzzwords and technical terms with evidence of clear understanding Tone about teaching and students is positive Well written without writing errors; ask multiple readers to review and provide feedback

Speaker slide: Format Have introductory paragraph serve as a hook and establishes theme for statement Include a paragraph per objective Concluding paragraph should offer final thoughts about teaching and learning Conclusion should reinforce ideas presented throughout statement without being redundant Introduction Objective 1 Objective 2 Objective 3 Objective 4 (optional) Conclusion

Speaker slide: Tips *Consider introducing the impact of your international background in your introductory paragraph and carrying this theme throughout your statement *Consider using a memorable metaphor or story from your life as an anchor for your statement

Speaker slide: Discussion Prompt #3 Share a metaphor for how you view teaching. “For me, teaching is like….”

Speaker slide: Objectives Identify 3-4 objectives/themes/goals for your teaching and/or student learning Objectives should be clearly written and easily identifiable (headings, boldface, or italics) Each objective should be unique Objectives should be achievable and relevant to teaching responsibilities Objectives can range from short-term to long- term Objectives should be relevant and specific for teaching in particular field

Speaker slide: Discussion Prompt #4 What teaching objectives will you include in your statement?

Speaker slide: Evidence of Achieving Objectives Align examples with objectives Support beliefs and ideas with concrete evidence or examples (explains specific strategies, techniques, and exercises used in classroom) Discuss ways of measuring effectiveness; including examples of assessments (formative or summative) Incorporate examples of interactions with students (one-on-one or group settings)

Speaker slide: Evidence of Achieving Objectives Keep teaching examples concise and focused Teaching methods noted should demonstrate competence in teaching and in content area Include both general and specific examples to capture the breadth and depth of teaching Consider teaching goals based on various levels of studies (Non-majors/majors, freshmen/upperclassmen

Speaker slide: Discussion Prompt #5 What are examples from your teaching that you can use to support your objectives?

Speaker slide: Overall Paint consistent picture of teaching practices throughout statement (ideals, objectives, and examples) BE YOURSELF and if you feel your cultural background shapes who you are as a teacher share this in your statement

Speaker slide: Discussion Prompt #5 Questions, concerns, or final thoughts?