After our class discussion, viewing and reading the teaching philosophies of my classmates, and some utilization of outside resources I have come to realize several areas of my own teaching philosophy could be modified.
I still feel that my goals for myself and my students are applicable. However, I would state that although learning can be fostered through outside activities it is ultimately the students decision to be successful and understand the material that they are presented. Students that want to be successful have to take the initiative to learn the topics. It is my job as an instructor to provide the students with the necessary materials and outside assistance (office hours) to help them be successful.
Secondly, I would consider finding other methods of measuring students success, other than just quizzes. Being a person who is a horrible test taker I understand that it is nice to have other opportunities to gain points in a class. Therefore, I will consider other methods of assessment to help students that may struggle on exams and such.
Overall, I feel like all of us (students) have similar ideas in our individual philosophies. Whether it is wanting our students to be successful, assessment tools used in the classroom, as well as the overall understanding that our students gain from our classes. I have gained very valuable information from reading other students philosophies. My classmates reflections have made me rethink my own teaching strategies and goals for my students.
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