Demystifying the Dossier: Drafting Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy

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. 

• Feedback on the Fly: Creating a Feedback Culture in your Teaching (October 30, 2025) – Explore strategies for building a sustainable culture of feedback in your courses, including approaches to gathering and responding to student input in ways that support learning and inform your teaching practice. 
• Reflective Educator as Leader: Reflective Practices for Values-Driven Teaching (December 9, 2025) – Connect your core teaching values to your leadership in the classroom, curriculum, and community, and learn strategies for framing this work in teaching. 
• Demystifying the Dossier: Drafting Your Statement of Teaching Philosophy (February 19, 2026) – Learn how to craft a clear, evidence-informed Statement of Teaching Philosophy that conveys your values, practices, and impact. 
• 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.