Finals 301

1.
Describe the best learning experience you have had as a student that relates to
your philosophy in education. (This helps to identify how we best learn and reminds
us as instructors what it is like to be a student).
One of the best learning experience I’ve had as a student that relates in my Philosophy
of education is that as an Instructors you must be passionate in teaching, must have the
Sense of humor and the ability to laugh at the stupid shit that you will likely have
afflicted upon you throughout your career.
You must like kids and kids must like you also. You are not better than your students,
just older than them. You are there to guide them as a second parents and don’t judge
them. You must have possessed Confidence to lead and the students will follow if you
lead them. Lastly you must have Humility. Don’t ever be afraid or hesitant to apologize
to a student who you have wronged—it will happen. When you screw the pooch, take
the heat.
I have this teacher way back in college, she is really strict, and has domineering attitude
yet most of us her students like her because she is really good at her profession. Her
class isn’t boring at all instead we are hooked in her methods of teaching. We can ask
her about the lessons that we never understand and she will gladly explain to us about
it. She will joke around then laugh at us. As a student I gladly appreciated her and she’s
one of the reason why I am here now and choose teaching as my Profession.
2. Describe the best teaching experience you have had as a teacher. Are there any
similarities to the learning experience you described above? (This question attempts to
link our learning to our teaching.)
The best teaching experience I had as a Teacher is that having the responsibility to
make the students understand the difference between right and wrong. To make an
uninteresting part of the lesson more interesting to make them learn and cooperate.
Teaching is indeed one of the noblest profession in the government. One does not go
into teaching only for the money but rather for the twinkle in the eyes of a student when
they have understood a concept you taught them or figured out for themselves how to
solve a problem based on your guidance.
I understand now the responsibility on the shoulders of the teachers to build up a raw
student into a responsible citizen in our community. It is us teachers who has the
powers to turn a dumb mind into someone like Einstein. It is us teachers who produce
doctors, politicians, attorneys and anyone in the industry. We are the one who prepared
them into the battle of real life outside.
Teachers are facilitators making things happen in the class room and outside of the four
corners. The greatest compliment is when our student whom you may have taught long
ago approaches you on the street or in the market place and tells us something like,
“Thank you teacher, you really helped me learn and molded me become who I am
today..." and Yes, there are similarities to the learning experiences I described above
from my teaching experience now.
3. What are you trying to achieve in your students with your teaching that
reminds you of a certain philosophy? Discuss your philosophical basis too. (This
is a big question and may be best initially answered by thinking about it in the context of
what you feel is the course you teach with the most success.)
First it is important to know that student’s perception differs. Therefore, when designing
a course, it is essential to make it suitable to all levels of learners whom will later
register into your class. To design a course, first I should know it’s level then benchmark
and read content of other universities delivery on the same subject that will help me as
instructor to broaden my knowledge and avoid any obsolete information’s to be discuss.
Here, I am trying to teach my student to achieved not only knowledge and skills, but
also personal growth and development from their learning experiences. Setting clear
expectations for teachers and learners, creating a roadmap for instruction, and
assessing the effectiveness of teaching methods that are essentials. Professional
Development engages with philosophy of education that supports everyone’s
professional development by encouraging continuous learning, research, and
collaboration. It empowers them to stay updated with educational trends, theories, and
best practices, enhancing their effectiveness as future educators.
My teaching philosophy is to make each class session as interactive as possible. I

believe that an interactive curriculum is more memorable. I use tactics such as role-
playing, writing essays and competitive quiz games. As Instructor, I am responsible for
teaching students to be more vocal, cooperative, competitive and a responsible person.
When I first started, I noticed some students are shy, and nonchalant that made may
think how I was during my student days and realize that my teachers are the one who
help me overcome my personality. Instead of changing the curriculum, I changed the
delivery of my lessons. Now I choose students at random to role play in front of the rest
of the class. I also end each session with a pop quiz and award small prizes to the
students who answers the most questions correctly. By gamifying the experience, we’ve
decreased mistakes and improved retention of the lessons discussed.
4. Why do you use those philosophies that you have in your teaching
strategies? (This is where you start developing the argument or citing the evidence for
the value or success of your approach to teaching. Hopefully, you are able to make links
to your own learning philosophy.)
I think the key part of the teaching philosophy that I am using is connecting it to the
students, answering the what's in it for me question but making it personal to them and
their personality. A teaching philosophy, those strategies I am imparting can help paint a
picture of who they are and how I teach, as well as what the students will receive from
me, as an instructor.
It also involves introspection and reflection on one's beliefs, values, and experiences
related to their education and learning. By considering their core beliefs about the
nature of knowledge, the learning process, and the educator's role. Thinking about the
methods, techniques, and environments that best facilitate student learning,
engagement, and success. Assessing the teaching experiences, student feedback, and
ongoing professional development to identify what works and what areas need
refinement. And considering my goals for students, my approach to achieving these
goals, and the rationale behind these pedagogical choices. It should always strive for a
more inclusive, effective, and impactful educational experience for the students and to
the future educators as well.
In essence, using these principles of the philosophy of education are essential for
teachers today as they contribute to informed decision-making, critical thinking, ethical
responsibility, student engagement, societal awareness, professional development, and
the development of a personal teaching philosophy. The purpose and direction of an
educator's teaching approach can be cultivated by aligning my teaching philosophy with
the overarching goals of education.

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