3.Demonstrate clear passion. The best way to do this is to figure out your teaching philosophy: why do you teach in the first place? Personally, I really care about teaching government and social science because I want my students to become empowered political actors, able to articulate their voices and know how to effect change. Why am I so crazy passionate about this “empowerment” thing? Largely from the experiences I have conducting research as a graduate student. By understanding why I’m teaching and why I feel that way about teaching, I am able to articulate that passion in my application materials, which shows me to be a genuine, enthusiastic, and reflective person.
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