Knowing your identities—who you are as a doctoral student and a leader—can assist not only in your personal and professional development but in furthering your career and securing a position. Who are you, what are your central beliefs about teaching and social work, and how will you convey those beliefs to prospective employers? How will you communicate your commitment to diversity and inclusion? Many organizations require a teaching philosophy and diversity statement within the job application process.
In this Assignment, you will compose your teaching philosophy and your diversity statement. Additionally, you will consider how the two inform each other.
To Prepare
Use the Learning Resources and your own research to help aid in your development of your teaching philosophy and diversity statement.
Consider that each instructor comes from a specific background, set of life and learning experiences, and point of view. Reflect on the specific attributes, characteristics, and behaviors that resonate for you specifically and what sets you apart from the rest and makes you unique.
Consider your view on diversity and working in and with populations that comprise a diverse array of people from a multitude of backgrounds, heritages, cultures, and experiences. Reflect on how your leadership approaches and practical applications will be realized in diverse settings.
Day 7
Part I:
Submit a 1-page Teaching Philosophy addressing the lens through which you will approach teaching. Consider things such as defining your approach to teaching, your methodology, your style, your process, and your goals and purpose.
Part II:
Submit a 1- to 2-page Diversity Statement addressing how your leadership approaches and practical applications will be realized in diverse settings. Additionally, consider things such as mindset, attitudes, behaviors, and communication.
