This session focuses on one of the key components of a teaching dossier: the Statement of Teaching Philosophy (STP). A well-crafted STP communicates your beliefs about teaching and learning, provides a framework for the dossier as a whole, and connects personal values with practices and evidence of impact. Participants will be guided through reflective strategies and writing prompts to begin or refine their statement.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
Identify the core components of an effective Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Use reflection to surface values, beliefs, and evidence of teaching effectiveness
Interpret and connect evidence (e.g., student feedback, peer observations) to teaching claims
Plan next steps for drafting or revising their STP
Upcoming Sessions
This session is part of Reflection in Practice, a four-part series inviting faculty to explore how reflection can serve as a foundation for effective, evidence-informed, and values-driven teaching. Participants will engage with structured reflection strategies to deepen their understanding of their own teaching, prepare strong teaching statements and dossiers, and cultivate meaningful feedback cultures in their coursework. Sessions are interactive and cumulative, but faculty are welcome to attend individual workshops that align with their interests or needs.
- Demystifying the Dossier: Preparing the Teaching Dossier (April 6, 2026) – Get an overview of dossier structure and strategies for creating a coherent, well-supported document for tenure or continuing status review.