Teaching Philosophy & Portfolio Development
The CTE offers a variety of programs and resources to support graduate instructors as they develop their teaching philosophies and portfolios.
Drafting Your Teaching Philosophy Statement Online Workshop
The CTE periodically offers an asynchronous online workshop in Canvas open to all Boston College graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. This workshop gives participants the opportunity to reflect on their teaching, learn some features of a successful teaching philosophy statement, as well as draft a complete statement and receive feedback from CTE staff. It was created to help Apprenticeship in College Teaching Program participants meet program requirements as well as for those seeking a teaching job in higher education.
The workshop is held in Canvas and is divided into three modules. Each module includes a selection of readings, discussion posts and replies, and other tasks. An overview of module topics are listed below:
Module One
- Reflect on your memorable experiences in the classroom
- Understand what a teaching philosophy statement is
Module Two
- Find and evaluate teaching philosophy statements within your own discipline
- Draft one paragraph of your statement
Module Three
- Write and submit a complete draft of your teaching philosophy statement
In Fall 2023, this workshop will be held from Tuesday, September 26 - Monday, November 6. Interested graduate students and postdoctoral fellows can indicate their interest by Friday, September 15.
Resources
For graduate students and postdoctoral fellows participating in the Apprenticeship in College Teaching program and/or preparing to go on the job market, the CTE has developed a resource on the Teaching Portfolio and another focused on the Teaching Philosophy Statement. These guides provide reflection prompts, an overview of typical components, and links to sample materials.