Jessica Delgado

Professor Amy Hornby Uribe

WLED 405
23 November 2016
Language Teaching Philosophy Reflection
My first philosophy focused on the aspect of the learner. Whereas, my second philosophy
focused on the teaching aspect. In both philosophies, I mentioned that culture and language are
one and the same. I think this shift in writing is indicative of the change I have made within my
knowledge of teaching. At the time of the first philosophy, I had little knowledge of teaching
strategies and experience. Although I have yet to learn more, I now have more than knowledge
than I used to. Language teaching should be thought of as both stages combined. On one hand,
teachers need to take into account the learning aspect. And on the other hand, teachers must
know how to teach using new methods. I have really changed my way of thinking. Teaching has
made me realize that I am not as flexible as I think I am. Teaching has taught me ways of being
flexible, when I wasnt.