Teaching Philosophy
PERSONAL OBJECTIVES FOR TEACHING
My personal objectives for teaching are to inspire students to continue to pursue learning. I do not believe that my goal as a teacher of nursing is to simply impart insight related to whatever module or learning objectives that I have at that particular moment in time in which I am working with students. Instead, my true aim is to impart such insight so well and in such an accessible, interactive way that it actually fosters a passion for learning about nursing in general for my students. I want them to learn from me, but I also want them to see that what I am teaching them is only part of a larger, evolving truth related to this profession. I desire for them to understand that they too, can conduct research and attain a status within this profession in which they can learn more and in turn, make evidence-based discoveries (Mattila et al., 2013, p. 423) and contribute to the science of nursing. I truly believe that my job as a teacher of nursing is no less than to help foster the next generation of nursing professionals and of nursing teachers. I have chosen this career choice because I was largely inspired by one of my former teachers; if I can do the same for at least one of my students then I will have attained my personal objectives for teaching.
PHILOSOPHY OF TEACHING/LEARNING
My personal philosophy of teaching and learning is that anyone can learn if they have sufficient motivation and adequate...
20). This philosophy is at variance with that of some others, who tend to believe that some people are naturally elite and inclined towards higher education whereas others are best suited for working at a fast food restaurant. I actually think society as a whole needs to do away with such elitist rhetoric, and that the best teachers are those who are able to find ways to reach their students, to motivate them, and to get them to understand concepts. I actually strive to find those students who have certain difficulties or differences associated with learning, and attempt to tailor my pedagogy to not only account for them, but ultimately to enable the student to hurdle them. I think that providing differentiated instruction in a way that that one is also able to assist an entire group via "various modalities" (De Jesus, 2012, p. 5) is one of the hallmarks of a good teacher. I believe that I have the potential to be able to accomplish this feat, and that in doing so I can demonstrate the fact that virtually anyone can learn virtually any subject -- with the proper motivation and a good instructor.
THEORETICAL BASIS OF YOUR PHILOSOPHY
There are two chief theorists that have influenced the theoretical basis for my philosophy of learning and teaching. The first of these is Harvard's Howard Gardner, and his theory of multiple intelligences. This theory helps to account for my belief that virtually anyone can be reached and learn accordingly…
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By "personal" and "social" goals, I meant the achievement of ideals set by the individual for himself/herself and for the society in general, respectively. Education and learning gained from it is meaningless if the individual cannot enjoy and optimize it to achieve his/her own needs and aspirations in life. However, similarly, one's success in achieving his/her aspirations becomes irrelevant if these achievements do not benefit society. A recognize the need
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