While reading through the three philosophies assigned to me it became very clear we all have a passion for teaching. But not only teaching, teaching in a way that promotes each student's individual growth. This is the most important aspect of our philosophies and what I feel will set our generation of teachers apart from the generation that taught us. A new focus and understanding of what the needs are in the classroom and how to address them will hopefully give us the tools to revolutionize the academic world.
Within my own philosophy I would now try to add more imaginative ways to better assess each student. Reading through the philosophies of others, especially other disciplines, has shown me new and interesting approaches. I look forward to gaining even more insight into the experiences of others as the semester progresses and creating a revamped teaching philosophy.
Assessment is a particularly challenging aspect of teaching, especially when considering the diversity of students in our courses. I'm curious what sparked your renewed focus on seeking more imaginative ways to better assess student learning. This is a laudable goal, indeed!
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