My personal Philosophy of Teaching
"It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry; for this delicate little plant, aside from stimulation, stands mainly in need of freedom; without this it goes to wrack and ruin without fail. It is a very grave mistake to think that the enjoyment of seeing and searching can be promoted by means of coercion and a sense of duty."
-Albert Einstein |
My philosophy of teaching is quite simple. As a teacher of a foreign language, worldview is of the utmost importance. I believe that learning about our world and those who inhabit it will shape our understanding of everything. In the foreign language classroom, a learner cannot understand the deepest meaning of language without understanding the roots of the cultures from whence it came. I fully intend to explore cultures both domestic and abroad with my students in order to connect, learn, and educate ourselves about the world and the diverse people who live in it.
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