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.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
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