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Lunch & Learn: Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement

 

Description:

This one-hour brown-bag lunch session will focus on drafting a teaching statement, a necessary practice as you prepare for the academic job market.  Participants in this workshop will discuss the purposes for writing a statement and practical steps for getting started.  Participants will also have the opportunity to review sample statements and complete hands-on activities for initiating the writing process.

Learning Goals:

After attending this event you will be able to:

  • understand the purpose of a teaching philosophy statement
  • identify methods to begin writing a statement

What to Bring:

Your lunch

Handout(s):

Sample Statements
Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement (Kelly Kuznicki, 2014)
PowerPoint Slides: Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement (Kelly Kuznicki, 2014)

In the Library:

 

Online Resources:
Writing a Philosophy of Teaching (Boston University)

Certificates:

Can apply toward these graduate student/postdoc certificates:

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