Philosophy of Virtual Teaching and Education
The online learning environment is a relatively new phenomenon and one in which many kinds of students can thrive. When thinking about the online learning environment, students' entire educational experience will benefit from a strong teacher presence, an active cognitive presence, and well facilitated social presence. Student motivation may depend in part on teacher effort, especially for those students who are extrinsically motivated. Taking time to build rapport with students and creating a fun and engaging learning environment will ensure that students are comfortable working with the teacher and will encourage their drive to succeed in the class.
To learn more about my views on education, including roles and responsibilities of learners and ways I can facilitate learners' obtaining the skills needed to learn online, please see my featured philosophy statement. |
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Philosophy of Social Studies Education
Social studies is a complicated subject. While it means many things to many people, to me social studies is an exploration of the culture, history, and experiences of people and societies. These areas may seem nebulous, but they are stated specifically in this manner and deliberately in that order. This is because, in my opinion, culture determines the direction of history and this in turn facilitates lived experiences. Social studies is about people both individually and as members of a global community. People are informed of their perceived reality through the culture within which they most directly function. How individuals interpret this culture determines how they understand their past and how they will navigate their futures. This will shape the way they understand the world and what they can expect to experience moving forward. It is my professional belief that I can work with students to teach them to see their world through such a framework, and to show how beneficial such an understanding can be.
To learn more about my views on education, including classroom management and grading, please see my selected academic writing on pedagogy. |
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