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Assalamualikum, I'm Shahida, a science student of Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris. This is my portfolio for the course ICT in Science which is monitered by Prof Dr Sopia Md Yassin. Actually this is my first time creating an e-portfolio and i think it is interesting because it can be used for multiple purposes. For me, it can also demonstrate our abilities and can be a platform for self-expression. I hope you guys will enjoy your own portfolio.

Monday, 28 November 2011

My Teaching Philosophy







My Teaching Philosophy


I  MIGHT be a teacher later on, yes indeed ! But, its depend on the current vacancy. There's a possibilities to NOT be a teacher right after graduation because I'm going-to further my study in master or else get another suitable work with related to my course. But, i STILL have my own teaching philosophy =)


I believe that teachers must have exceptional knowledge of their subject matter. Students need to be “sold” on science, and a science teacher that does not love their subject to its core probably should not be teaching. I believe that science teachers must stay current with knowledge from within their field. Science is an ever-changing discipline, and teachers who are not up-to-date on recent developments in their field cannot be effective teachers.

I believe in “24/7 involvement.” As a teacher, I am committed to making myself available to my students through e-mail and instant messaging, so that I can answer students’ questions at any time of day or night. I also will encourage discussion amongst classmates, so that they may synthesize physical thoughts on their own. Finally, I will encourage my students to keep an eye on the natural phenomena around them, to build curiosity and to develop “physical intuition.”


I believe that science isn’t easy. Standards should be constructed in a way that all learners are challenged to an appropriate level for them. However, a difficult course needn’t have a difficult instructor. My philosophy is to create a framework of high expectations, while simultaneously offering support for students to meet those demands.

Most of all, I believe that the most important trait science teachers can instill in their students is curiosity. Science is a process, but not a body of knowledge. The most successful scientists ask more questions than they answer. I will ask my students to ask questions about what they see, and encourage them to use their knowledge and physical intuition to develop physical explanations. Lastly, I believe in science, I believe in education, I believe in students, and I believe in the responsibility of humankind to control its own destiny through science. I wish to do my small part.











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