Guiding Principles for Teaching: Distilled From My First Few Years of Teaching
Abstract
Nothing prepared me better for my role as a teacher than my first few years of teaching. As I continue on my journey as a teacher and a learner, here are the guiding principles for teaching that were distilled from those formative years: 1) Choose the best path for learning; 2) Outline the path taken; 3) Engage your students in their own learning; 4) Promote an environment that encourages questions, learning, and respect for others.