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Writing Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy
What is your teaching philosophy? If you're applying for a faculty position, be prepared to send a statement of teaching philosophy to discuss how you approach teaching because professors' roles as teachers are increasingly important in academia.

Teaching 101: Getting By
Though research remains on top, undergraduate education has received increasing emphasis in recent years, even at top-tier research institutions. It's important to be able to teach well, while saving time for other things, such as research. Here's how to do it.

Get to the Point(s): Deliver a Successful Lecture
Graduate school doesn't teach students how to teach. Most graduate students and new faculty learn how to teach by immersing themselves in the classroom, using their undergraduate students as their guinea pigs. If you're planning on teaching in a college or university environment, shorten your learning curve by learning about teaching now. Here are tips on how to lecture effectively.

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