Developing your Philosophy of Teaching Statement

The HERSDA ACT Branch is an active network of professionals across all local universities committed to the advancement of higher and tertiary education. The branch provides opportunities for collaboration, peer support and networking throughregular research seminars, educational workshops and newsletters.Several HERDSA TATAL (Talking about Teaching and Learning) groups are active in the ACT with close linkages to HERDSA branches across Australasia.HERDSA ACT Branch Chair:Pam Roberts, Learning Academy, Charles Sturt Universityparoberts@csu.edu.au

HERDSA ACT Branch

Whether you are interested in developing your philosophy of teaching statement as part of the HERDSA Portfolio, or because you wish to understand more about your own approach to teaching and learning. This session is for you.
In this 2-hour workshop we take you through understanding more about your philosophy of teaching and take you through the process of writing your statement. You will leave the workshop with a rough outline, which you can then fill out and refine in your own time.
<H2>What is a Philosophy of Teaching Statement?</H2>
Your philosophy of teaching statement (PTS) will explain your philosophy of educational practice, including your principles and values, and what you try to do to encourage learning. 
The PTS provides a rationale for your practice and outlines its theoretical underpinnings. It outlines what you understand by excellent teaching and discusses your view of students and their learning.
The role of evaluation, professional development and how you disseminate your ideas about teaching will also be addressed.
Within a PTS there is always an expectation that you will include references to the literature that support your principles and values.
A PTS is usually no more than about 500 words in length.
<H3 CLASS="MsoNormal">Presenters</H3>
Pam Roberts, CSU &amp; Karin Oerlemans FHERDSA, Kairos Consultancy &amp; Training
Coffee &amp; Tea Provided

Charles Sturt University, Canberra Campus

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