My Teaching Philosophy

Serve and influence - my life’s guiding philosophy.

I chose to be part of the teaching profession because I believe that the best education is necessary for a progressive nation building. I always believe that this profession is a very good venue for me to share the things I learned, to learn more, to inspire, and to affect lives. I teach because I believe that each of us has the capability to do our own share for the betterment of our nation and of this world.

As a teacher, it is my aspiration to incorporate my life’s philosophy in teaching. Thus, I have these long term goals:

I want my students to appreciate, not just know.

I want my students to understand, not just memorize.

I want my students to love learning, not look at it as a mere requirement for completion.

I want my students to apply, take action, and share, not just store ideas.

I want my students to be builders of the nation, not just audience of nation building.

I know that it will not be a smooth journey but it is never impossible. To be able to achieve these, I believe that simple and baby steps will surely work for the early stages. Daily dose of optimism and motivation will surely spice up everything. To be able to share the flame of passion to others I should be very passionate of what I am doing. I will show my students that I love what I do for them to appreciate it. I will engage my students in an interactive learning environment wherein they can freely share their ideas and opinions. I will incorporate true to life examples for them to appreciate the concepts. I will allow them to apply technical principles to solve the needs of Filipino people. I will collaborate with fellow teachers and researchers to broaden the view that will be presented during classes and laboratory exercises.  I will provide opportunities wherein one can shine based on his/her own inherent personality. I recognize the fact that each one of us is unique and thus has our own ways to deal with things.

Learning is a continuous process and I know I should not stop. Every day, I will learn new things and every day I will share this new knowledge. I know that it will take time, practice, hard work, and determination but I will be the best food science and technology teacher that I can ever be.

I will serve.

I will inspire.

I will influence.

So help me God.

Sheba D.

Assistant Professor

FSC, UPLB