I believe that every good teacher should have their own defined philosophy of teaching. Teaching is the most important job in the world - no contest with anything else. All of us who step into the classroom each day are honoured - to do this job is a privilege. I know that sounds kind of crap - but I also believe it is true and that we should know why we are doing it and what we are trying to achieve.
My philosophy in teaching is that students should leave my classroom with more questions than answers. Every student who comes into my room should say something in every lesson, do something in every lesson and be challenged. I want my lessons to be an experience that students will remember. I want every student in my classroom to really feel that they are part of the lesson and not just an observer of it. I want students to be puzzled, confused and pushed to the point of almost breaking - that point where they reach cognitive dissonance and don't know what the hell is coming next or where its' coming from - but want to get there. I want every student to change seat at least once in every lesson so they can change perspective and viewpoint and experience. I want every student to be talking about the lesson as they walk out of the room.
This is my philosophy of teaching - it is my aim and intention in preparing every lesson. I know I won't always get there - but that doesn't stop me trying for it every day. I don't know if anyone else likes or agrees with my philosophy of teaching - and don't really care. If your philosophy of teaching is different - great. If you haven't got one - should you really be doing this job?
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