Teaching is a practice, or profession of a teacher. I derived my philosophy for teaching and learning from two theoretical models of teaching. The Socratic Model is an approach that encourages self-discovery and asserts that the teacher’s responsibility is to “tap into the common stock of ideas already known by the students” (Howard University, 2005). The Eisen and Bonwell’s active learning model which places emphasis on the process of learning rather than the product. In this model, students are given the autonomy to facilitate discussions on class content (Howard University, 2005).   

 

My expertise in teaching in the discipline is centered on three categories- knowledge of the direction of the profession, knowledge of advances in the specific curriculum content, and knowledge of advances in instructional strategies. I have acquired additional training with an emphasis in  teaching and learning online. I am certified in Teaching Distance Education from Norfolk State University, and nationally certified by The Learning Resource Network. Further, I completed the Association of College and University Education (ACUE) training on effective pedagogy which includes designing effective courses, using active learning techniques, establishing a productive classroom, and assessing to inform instruction.