Discuss your philosophy for teaching and learning with specific reference to what you believe are the overarching learning goals of social studies education, the purpose of social studies education, and the way in which the educational theory informs your ideas. You are expected to cite the readings we have discussed thus far. This discussion should represent your beliefs about education and how these beliefs inform your instructional methods. (NCPTS 1d, 1e, 2a, 3c, 4g, 5b)Students will use the templates and information below in completing the task:

Teaching Philosophy Template Areas to address in your Teaching Philosophy: My aspirations/goals/objectives: . as a teacher: i.e., encourage mastery, competency, transformational learning, life-long learning, general skill transference of skills, meaningful learning, critical thinking, etc.) for your students: (See examples above) Describe and give example(s) What methods will I consider to reach these goals/objectives? (i.e., your beliefs regarding learning theory and specific strategies you would use...such as case studies, group work, simulations, interactive lectures, learning/reading circles, etc. You might also include any new ideas/strategies you have used or want to try. *Describe and give example(s) of strategies/practices that you prefer). How will I assess student understanding? (What are your beliefs about grading...norm- referenced or criterion-referenced? What different types of assessment will you use....traditional tests? Alternative assessments such as projects, papers, panels, presentation, etc.?) *Describe and give example(s) How will I improve my teaching? (i.e., How will you use your student evaluations to improve your teaching? How might you learn new skills? How do you know when you have taught effectively?) Any examples you can share? Additional Considerations: . Why is teaching important to me? . How do I collaborate with others? What beliefs, theories, and/or methods mark my successful teaching? How do I maintain positive relationships with your students? With colleagues