Statement of Teaching Philosophy, and My Experience Teaching Chemistry in India

[source 2] Leon Samuels say that students can learn more from teachers who masters of their subject matters

“Learning is the making of meaning” (Elbow, 2004). I chose this quote because I believe in what the author is saying. I believe that students create meaning out of what they are learning. Students use their previously gained knowledge on a subject, however, when learning a new concept, it adds to their knowledge base. Teachers need to help student achieve and understand the meaning of what they are learning.

1. Albert Einstein said, “Learning is not a product of schooling but the lifelong attempt to acquire it.”

Sonia describes Miss Katz as a being a different teacher from any other teacher she has had before. She found an importance in not getting stuck in routine learning. Miss Katz motivated her students to challenge themselves. She made the impression of being an educator, but still educating herself. She saw the importance of being a life-long learner. This concept is very applicable and relatable to my future career as an educator. I must always remember to remain a life-long learner. Not only can I apply this concept to my future career, but also my current college experience. Every day I wake up and feel unmotivated and discouraged I can remember to push through because my education is

I see students as the next generations’ heroes in so many fields. In my vision, I have to inspire students and prepare them with confidence, knowledge, experience and skills. Which means I encourage, communicate, guide, teach, and assess students in order to enrich their infrastructures.

This quote has always been inspiring in my life. I believe learning is not limited to just the classroom but takes places through out our life. Right education not only enhances personal development and social inclusion, but also increases competitiveness.

People never stop learning. Many people believe that once they leave school they are done learning; that is far from the truth. Siddhartha is a prime example. Around 625 B.C., a young man named Siddhartha set off on a journey to find himself. His journey led him through the spiritual world and then the material world, and eventually both; there he finds the path needed to reach enlightenment. Throughout his journey Siddhartha had three main teachers; Govinda, who taught him the balance between people and the self, Kamala, who taught him the art of love, and Vasudeva, who taught him the importance of listening, together the three of them helped Siddhartha reach enlightenment.

“To absorb a thing is better than to learn it, and we absorb what we enjoy.”

“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” (Benjamin Franklin)

Motivation can be defined as the desire or inspiration to carry out specific tasks or to do something. Motivation is required when goals are being set and more so in their execution. In a work setting, motivation can be defined as a process through which individuals choose between alternative forms of behavior with the aim of achieving personal objectives. The goals sought by individuals can be extrinsic or relatively tangible such as monetary rewards and promotion, or intrinsic or intangible such as self esteem or job satisfaction (Armstrong, 2006). In learning, the desire to attain good grades is what motivates a student to study hard everyday as they prepare for the exam. On the other hand, for a teacher to put his best foot forward, he

The fundamental aim of motivation within an educational environment is to essentially make certain that their students are continuously encouraged in order for them to complete any task effectively. The core significance of student motivational approaches is to aid an educator in boosting up student morale. An additional role of motivation is to ensure that even when students are facing a difficult time outside of school they are always encouraged to

Learning is not a skill that is necessarily instinctual or easy, and therefore different approaches must be used to make learning easier and more fun for students. Teaching is not a skill that can be memorized or made repetitive, and so teachers must continue to challenge not only their students, but also themselves. Teachers that become complacent in their jobs are not good teachers. Those who can find a way to make an old lesson new and exciting will have an energized classroom, and will be reenergized themselves.

As Daniel J. Boorstin said, “Education is learning what you didn 't even know you didn 't know.”

A theory that supports motivation is the self determination theory. In the self determination theory people need to grow and gain fulfillment by a drive in them. Self Determination is the process of deciding how to act on ones environment. When one is trying to overcome a challenge or encountering a new experience a person wants to gain the knowledge to succeed over the new challenge. When self determination theory is in focus internal factors are at play; a person is primarily focused on the need to gain knowledge or independence. There are three factors that contribute to a student’s self determination and the needs are linked to the student’s

“The capacity to learn is a gift; The ability to learn is a skill; The willingness to learn is a choice” - Brian Herbert