Teaching Philosophy

Teaching is a craft that involves two aspects: teaching and learning. How well a teacher teaches is important, but it is worthwhile only if the class can attain deep-rooted learning. Deep-rooted learning is directly proportional to a learner’s active involvement, and a teacher can escalate learning by introducing and regulating different types of activities and influencing the learner’s involvement in those activities. 

I believe that a teacher’s role is not only to impart knowledge but also to facilitate active learning by creating a conducive environment that fosters student engagement. Therefore, my teaching approach emphasizes the use of various research-based teaching strategies and techniques, including interactive activities, discussions, and feedback, to enhance student learning and promote their involvement in the learning process.

My approach to teaching begins with a well-planned course that includes clear objectives, learning outcomes, and evaluation modes. I ensure that I am familiar with the classroom environment and the technologies available before the first lecture. In the first week of class, I focus on building a sense of community among students through activities that encourage interaction at all levels.

During lectures, I break up the content into smaller segments and use course-related activities to keep students engaged. I also conduct quizzes after each segment to assess students’ understanding and sometimes collect anonymous feedback at the end of a lecture.

I believe in keeping students informed through regular communication channels and providing effective feedback that is actionable, user-friendly, timely, ongoing, and consistent. I use personalized feedback and interactive rubrics when I find it appropriate within the learning management system to help students improve their work and learning outcomes.

My lectures are resourceful enough to comprehend the lecture content fully, but the spoken language is so temporary, and listening involves short-term memory. Moreover, it is always better to hear from more than one person. So, I prefer to provide as many references as possible and refer to them in my lecture and syllabus. Active reading and rereading of those materials along with opportunities to practice examples and exercises, will make the learning enjoyable, comprehensive, and long-lasting. I am available outside of class time to provide one-on-one interaction or small group sessions for in-depth learning. 

I believe in the diversity and inclusion of all students, and I am committed to creating a safe and respectful learning environment. 

Finally, I understand that any teaching philosophy and its implementation is class-specific, and I strive to continually improve my teaching methods to achieve a learned class. My goal is to inspire and empower my students to achieve their full potential and become lifelong learners.

My goal as a teacher is to inspire and empower my students to achieve their full potential. I believe that every student has unique strengths and abilities, and my role is to help them discover and develop these qualities. I strive to create a safe and inclusive learning environment where students feel comfortable expressing themselves and taking risks. I encourage active participation and collaboration in the classroom, and I provide constructive feedback that helps students improve their skills and build confidence. Ultimately, I hope to instill a love of learning and a lifelong curiosity in my students. My never-ending craving to compete with myself (make tomorrow better than today) and to attain a learned class made this instructor Nour, but this is just the beginning, and it will continue.