Teaching Philosophy
Despite writing a teaching philosophy, I really prefer to think about learning and helping others learn as opposed to teaching. I believe many of us have come to accept a working definition that teaching means giving information, which I believe is only the beginning of teaching and certainly only a small part of learning. Throughout my experience of teaching, I am beginning to understand that teacher’s greatest gift to the learner is helping the learner be motivated to think, and wanting to learn more. Thus, I try my best to build this healthy environment in the classroom; as everyone in fact is a learner, including myself.
Teaching is a two-way process. By teaching you will learn, by learning you will teach.
Over the years, I realized that to be a good teacher, one must have good relationship with students. I always take time to get to know my students and let them know that they can trust me. Every students have capability to learn even not in the same way or at the same rate. I believe that if students enjoy and comfortable being in the classroom, then their possibilities for success are endless. Like the forester planting the seedling not knowing when they will become a tree, our calling is to plant and nurture seeds that will grow and shape tomorrow.
Teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart.
Teaching Goals
My ultimate goal as an academician is to nurture and inspired students to become lifelong learners and cultivate them to value and love the knowledge – bring learning to life and encourage their growth as a person. It is important to put an emphasis on intrinsic motivation in the classroom to keep students interested and invested in their own learning. This being said, I need to continuously improve and hone my pedagogical skills on the relevant teaching approaches so that it is in accordance with the students’ expectation.