Teaching Philosophy Statement for Higher Education Course Work

This document presents a teaching philosophy statement by Bizuayehu “Buze” Lema, outlining his approach to teaching. The statement covers his educational background, including experience as an adjunct lecturer at various universities teaching economics. It addresses his teaching goals, which include improving students' cognitive abilities and career prospects. The philosophy emphasizes the importance of inclusive classrooms, experimental teaching methods, and teamwork. The statement also references key aspects of his teaching, such as improving teamwork and fostering critical thinking. The document also includes a professional summary and details of his teaching experience and skills.

Running head: TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Teaching Philosophy
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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Teaching Philosophy statement
I, Bizuayehu “Buze” Lema, am very serious about the methods through which I will
continue with my teaching process. I follow all the moral guidelines that are required during
teaching process.1 I think it is always important to know about my responsibilities that would
help me to grow as a teacher. I have taught at the graduate level in many colleges and
universities previously. I was an adjunct lecturer in the Zion Technology and Business College
where I used to teach introduction to economics and microeconomics. I was also the adjunct
lecturer at the Arba Minch University and I taught the graduate level students on the subjects like
macroeconomics, microeconomics and Economic Thought. I was responsible for designing the
course syllabus that had covered all the major issues in the syllabus.
 The purpose of education is to___improve the cognitive abilities of students and enabling
them for success_____.
 Why do you want to teach your subject? I want to teach my subject because I believe I
have good depth inmy subject and I can transmit my depth of knowledge to other
students.
 Students learn best by______following the inclusiveness within the classroom and
understanding the need for acquiring the knowledge positively.________.
 When you are teaching your subject, what are your goals? My goals are to assist students
to improve their knowledge, improving their cognitive abilities and fulfill their career
goals.
 The most effective methods for teaching are_____experimental teaching method on
various students, generation of knowledge through discovery and teamwork with the
class ______.
 I know this because____I have experience of teaching in many colleges and universities
across the world.______________.
1 Caukin, Nancy G., and Thomas M. Brinthaupt. "Using a Teaching Philosophy Statement as a Professional
Development Tool for Teacher Candidates." International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning 11,
no. 2 (2017): n2.

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 The most important aspects of my teaching are_____improving the teamwork between
students and giving them the assistance of critical thinking._________.

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