General formatting suggestions

• There is no required content or set format.
  
• It is generally 1-2 pages in length.
  
• Use present tense, in most cases. Writing in first-person is most common
  and is the easiest for your audience to read.
• Most statements avoid technical terms (discipline-specific jargon) and favor
  language and concepts that can be broadly appreciated.
  
• Include teaching strategies and methods to help people “see” you in the classroom.
  Include very specific examples of teaching strategies, assignments, discussions, etc.
  
• Describe your personal philosophy. Do not use declarative statements (such as “students don’t learn through lecture” or “the only way to teach is to use active learning"). By describing your your own experiences and beliefs, you will “own” those statements and appear more open to new and different ideas about teaching.

The following are some areas for you to consider when writing your philosophy:

• How do I think learning occurs, and how can I facilitate this process?
• What goals do I have for my students?
• What do I do to implement my plans/intentions?
• What goals have I set for myself as a teacher?

Links to PDF's about philosophies:

Pottipps (pdf)

Teaching Philosophy Rubric (pdf)