My Teaching Philosophy

As a facilitator, it is my responsibility to make learning available to all of my learners, regardless of their age, experience level, culture, or other diversity group, thus enabling them to perform tasks that are essential for their jobs.

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It is my responsibility to ensure that my classroom is inclusive, that all students feel comfortable asking questions and expressing their opinions without fear of reprisal from anyone in the classroom.

It is my responsibility to ensure that the information I present is concise, well-organized, and pertinent to the subject at hand, while also maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changing needs in the classroom.

It is my responsibility to convey this information in a manner that is easily understood, to be enthusiastic, to be responsive to questions, and to always respect the prior knowledge that every student brings with them to the classroom.

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I can accomplish these things by following the progressive philosophy of adult education:

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• Giving my learners practical knowledge on how to perform tasks and troubleshoot issues that may come up in the course of their job.
  
  

•  Listening to the needs of my learners, and adapting class materials if necessary.
  
  

•  Providing practical, experience-based exercises that will mimic how a learner would perform the same tasks in a real-world environment.
  
  

•  Providing group exercises so that learners can learn from one another in addition to learning from the facilitator.
  
  

•  Establishing a supportive and cooperative environment so that all learners feel comfortable asking questions, regardless of their topic.