A philosophy of education is an explanation of basic beliefs about teaching and is based on a person’s philosophy of life. Your beliefs influence your actions. Your personal belief system, including your philosophy of teaching, will determine what values you emphasize, how you organize and manage your classroom, how you teach and how you relate to students and their families. Your philosophy guides your thinking and actions as a teacher. The items in the chart below will guide you to develop and write up your teaching philosophy.

Teaching Philosophy Guide

My aspirations, goals and objectives as a teacher and my goals for your students are:	
What is my role as the teacher?		
What is the student’s role in education?		
Methods you will consider to reach these goals and objectives include:	
How will I choose curriculum and teaching strategies?		
What classroom management strategies will be used?		
How will I accommodate students with limited English skills?		
How will I serve students with special needs?		
How will I assess student understanding?	
How will I assess student understanding of materials		
How will I prepare students for various tests?		
How will I improve my teaching?	
How can I serve all students well?		
What should students expect of me as a teacher?		
Are there any additional considerations I want to call attention to?	
What qualities are important for me as a teacher to possess?		
What is the role of the school in society?		
What does learning mean to me?		
Note: this document does not constitute a teaching philosophy template; rather, it serves as a guide for understanding the requirements.