MY TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

“A good teacher is like a candle—it consumes itself to light the way for others.”
– Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

In my teaching philosophy, I believe in using and combining multiple theories,

styles, or ideas to gain contextualized insights into learners or apply different theories
depending on the situation instead of sticking to an ideal single approach.
When using my approach as a teacher, I adapt my teaching style to what is
appropriate for the setting and students. I make assessments on what best fits the
situation and for the learners. In my class, they are going to enhance their strengths and
embrace and improve their weaknesses.
A good teacher meets the students halfway. We must take into consideration their
own knowledge based on past experiences and prior learning to let them actively
construct and transform their own learning for them to know and understand, develop,
and learn. I know that learners have multiple intelligences and, therefore, are unique in
their own way and it is my responsibility to help them learn in the best way possible. I
believe that as a teacher, learners’ interests, abilities, and prior knowledge are our
priority for an effective and efficient learning process. I must then plan learning
experiences that will both challenge and allow every learner to achieve their maximum
potential.
A good teacher is a lifelong learner. A good teacher must continue to learn what is
new in the discipline. In fact, a good teacher innovates new knowledge that will help and
inspire learners. To stand with this belief, I always introspect on my method,
techniques, and strategies. I will have to continue to give them the best experiential
learning that will enable them to be equipped in all aspects as they go beyond.
Teachers are the most influential role models. Our roles are never easy as we are
in charge of shaping the learners into holistic citizens. Our role is both a challenge and a
privilege. A challenge in the sense that we mold the learners for their future and
privilege because we are able to touch the lives of the students, and guide them to new
experiences and discoveries. As a teacher, we must radiate light in our learners as they
will use this on their way to their future and ignite their hopes for their future. It is an
act of great courage to be a teacher as it is never easy carving and chipping away the
learners and turning them into masterpieces.