Discussion 1; Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Many teaching positions require the applicant to submit a statement of teaching philosophy. This document needs to represent an accurate reflection of your beliefs and ideals relating to being an instructor. How do you want to portray yourself in that statement? Are you a tough teacher with strict standards? Or do you see yourself as creating a safe and open environment through more flexibility?

For this Discussion, review and study this week’s Learning Resources. Then consider the components of a statement of teaching philosophy. Finally, think about what influences teaching philosophies over time.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a description of the components of a statement of teaching philosophy, and explain why they are relevant. Then explain one personal and one societal influence that might cause your teaching philosophy to change over time.

Use the attached file as a template for this discussion

Be sure to support your post with specific references to the Learning Resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full, APA-formatted citations for your references.

Discussion 2: Teaching of Psychology and Social Change

Over the course of your teaching career, you will come in contact with many students. Certainly, that contact has an impact on their lives. However, can you make a difference in the world beyond the influence your teaching has on individual students? How might your teaching contribute to social change?

For this Discussion, review and study this week’s Learning Resources. Consider how your view of the teaching of psychology might relate to social change beyond the individual-student level. Then think about examples that illustrate the relationship between social change and teaching.

With these thoughts in mind:

Post a brief description of how teaching of psychology might relate to social change beyond the individual student level. Then describe two examples that illustrate the relationship between social change and teaching.

Be sure to support your post with specific references to the Learning Resources. If you are using additional articles, be sure to provide full, APA-formatted citations for your references.

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full, APA-formatted citations for your references.

References

Readings

• Stavredes, T. (2011). Effective online teaching: Foundations and strategies for student success. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
  • Chapter 18, “Developing an Online Teaching Philosophy” (pp. 241–243)

• Svinicki, M., & McKeachie, W. J. (2014). Vitality and growth throughout your teaching career. InMcKeachie’s teaching tips: Strategies, research, and theory for college and university teachers (14th ed., pp. 331–337). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.
• University Center for the Advancement of Teaching. (n.d.). Guidance on writing a philosophy of teaching statement. Retrieved March 22, 2013, from http://ucat.osu.edu/read/teaching-portfolio/philosophy/guidance
• Weinberg, A. S. (2002). The university: An agent of social change? Qualitative Sociology, 25(2), 263–272.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.
• Yorio, P. L., & Ye, F. (2012). A meta-analysis on the effects of service-learning on the social, personal, and cognitive outcomes of learning. Academy Of Management Learning & Education, 11(1), 9–27.
  Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

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