I think a Composition Philosophy must be appropriated with the objective of the department's course policies. With the exception of the weekly assignments, I'm confused about what the philosophy of our composition program entails. Maybe I missed the lesson on philosophy and objective.
Teaching Philosophy
I wish I could say I have this outlined, ready on file for my future job application, but I don't. I think my teaching philosophy will evolve along with my experience in the classroom. Based on my semester of experience, here is the one philosophy I would name:
Be willing to evaluate and then change methods of teaching. Some ideas work and other ideas fall upon deaf ears in the classroom. I can't assume my methods of teaching are unquestionable or perfect--I must be open to the suggestions of students as well as the classroom dynamics.
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I know what you mean. I think my current teaching philosphy is "I don't know yet, I'm not yet a teacher. And when I become a teacher, you'll have to keep coming back to ask, because the answer is bound to change over time."
Yes, Emily, I would agree that being adaptable and willing to change is essential for any teacher, for that matter for anyone who hopes to survive in the world. At the same time, one cannot flit around too much from idea to idea or the person will never know whether a little more patience would have made the difference.
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