The candidate’s philosophy of teaching places the student development and learning at the cent ...

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The candidate’s philosophy of teaching places the student development and learning at the center of the philosophy of teaching. The writing portrays a cohesive and comprehensive understanding of the purpose of education and the role of theory in influencing the teacher’s work. Multiple classroom-specific examples are provided. The work demonstrates a thorough understanding of learning theories, including theories which the candidate has researched independently. The work cites three or more high-quality outside sources. The work contains no spelling or grammatical errors. The work is written at a graduate level or post-graduate level. The writing is well-organized and clear.