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Teaching Philosophy
Taylor Keteltas
Molloy College
Teaching Philosophy
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A great teacher takes a hand, opens a mind, and touches a heart Unknown. This quote
reflects my views on teaching, which as a teacher, I want to guide all my students to success and
to their full potential by instilling knowledge in them, while also influencing who they will
which focuses on the whole child, their experiences and their curiosity, rather than on the content
or the teacher.
My philosophy will place a strong emphasis on critical thinking, in which students will
observe, retain, and implement the information. My philosophy will also include students
becoming conscious problem solvers and socially aware citizens by incorporating projects that
will deal with real world issues, such as climate change or overpopulation, which will make
My philosophy will include students learning by doing and experiencing for themselves,
such as taking part in interactive group work or field trips. These experiences will give my
students the opportunity to develop social skills by communicating with their peers and working
collaboratively. This is important because from a young age, students should be aware of their
surroundings and how to socially interact with other individuals. It will also encourage learning
philosophy because while I am providing the information to my students, I believe that they can
learn best from each other, life experiences, and their own self.
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Another aspect of my philosophy is making the classroom a setting in which students will
feel comfortable and confident in their learning environment, enabling them to advance and
succeed as both students and as individuals. From the beginning of the year, I will ask students to
help establish classroom rules, which will be enforced throughout the year. After their
contribution, I will ask that all students sign the set of rules stating that they agree and will
follow them. By doing this, I hope to gain the trust of students and to establish a positive
classroom climate, where they will feel empowered and will be interested in learning.
As a teacher, I am committed to determining the needs of all students and being aware
that all students retain information differently and learn at a different pace. I am conscious of the
fact that some students will learn better through visual aids, some through hands-on projects, and
some through auditory, but I plan on incorporating the use of all these learning styles to benefit
all students. I hope to include the influence and involvement of families, outside communities,
and colleagues into my classroom by developing a personal learning network, in which I can
receive feedback and advice from other educators on the internet. Developing a collaborative
relationship with sources outside of the classroom will assist in bringing my classroom and
During my time as a teacher, I plan on remaining aware and conscious of the work I am
doing by creating a journal, in which I will take notes following each lesson to determine if it
was successful and if my students benefited from it. By constantly reflecting, I hope to grow and
learn as a teacher, an individual, and to learn from my students as well. I want to make teaching
an opportunity for me to become lifelong learner by observing, creating, and stepping outside of
my comfort zone. I look forward to being the teacher who will make a positive impact on the
lives of my students and contribute to their personal growth, academically, morally, and socially.
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