Abstracts
Abstract
The teaching philosophy statement in Canadian academia is integral to applying for faculty positions, promotions, awards, and grants. However, the notion of philosophy is quite unfamiliar to many science students and educators, which is one main audience for this Note from the Field. Moreover, teaching is no longer limited to a traditional didactic model. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many new technology-infused, online, and hybrid teaching models became popular. Years-old philosophies no longer fit with many of the latest innovative teaching approaches. We suggest considering some creative but equally effective alternatives for formal teaching philosophy statements. A reflective essay or short video introduction are two such possibilities which can be equally effective in evaluating one’s teaching practices and goals.
Keywords:
- Teaching philosophy statement,
- Traditional teaching,
- Medical School,
- Alternative of teaching philosophy statement,
- reflective essay,
- short video introduction
Résumé
Une déclaration de philosophie pédagogique est cruciale pour postuler à des postes d’enseignement, obtenir des distinctions et des financements dans les universités canadiennes. Cependant, la philosophie est souvent mal comprise par de nombreux étudiants et enseignants en sciences. L’enseignement ne se limite plus à un modèle didactique traditionnel. Pendant la pandémie, de nombreux nouveaux modèles d’enseignement, intégrant des technologies, en ligne et hybrides, sont devenus populaires. Les anciennes philosophies ne correspondent pas aux approches pédagogiques récentes. Nous suggérons des alternatives créatives pour les déclarations de philosophie pédagogique formelles. Un essai réflexif ou une brève vidéo introductive sont deux options qui peuvent s’avérer aussi efficaces que la méthode traditionnelle pour évaluer les pratiques et objectifs pédagogiques d’une personne.
Mots-clés :
- déclaration de philosophie pédagogique,
- enseignement traditionnel,
- école de médecine,
- déclaration de philosophie pédagogique alternative,
- essai réflexif,
- brève vidéo introductive
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