You are to develop a DRAFT of your Teaching Philosophy. What is a Teaching Philosophy, and What is its Purpose? What to Include in a Teaching Philosophy: I.Conceptualization of learning. 2.Conceptualization of teaching 3.Goals for students and Inclusive learning 4. Implementation of the philosophy. Chism (1998) also recommends that teaching statements include a description of how one’s beliefs about teaching are “translated into action” (p.2). This is another crucial component of the philosophy statement because without showing your philosophy in action or details of how you translate that philosophy into classroom activities, your statements could be perceived as empty or perfunctory. You must support your teaching philosophy. It is worth keeping in mind that the details and examples you provide are what will create that “vivid picture” of your teaching for those who don’t know you