Teaching effectiveness was measured by examining how students did in subsequent courses, (controlling for a variety of non-teacher factors, like class size) the assumption being that students with ...

George Matthew Adams, a popular newspaper columnist at the turn of the 19th century, once said, “Every one of us, unconsciously, works out a personal philosophy of life, by which we are guided, ...

At colleges and universities, we commonly ask candidates who are seeking faculty positions to provide a statement of their teaching philosophy. But when people apply for administrative posts in the ...

It’s not uncommon for teachers to find themselves in professional-development sessions being asked: “What is your philosophy of education?” or “Why are you a teacher?” We often shrug off this question ...

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Choosing a career is an inevitable part of growing up. When preparing for either post-secondary education or getting into the job market, this big step in life will bring more responsibility, require ...