Lindemann in ch15 mentioned that "How we teach is shaped by whom and what we teach" I agree with Lindemann 50% because I have another view which is" How we teach is shaped by what the students know and what they want to know.
Another thing that I want to add this time is a question which is " Do you think that telling your students about your teaching philosophy is considered as a good idea? If so, do you think this will affect their writing if they are against ( disagree with )your philosophy?
I don't see it as possibly being HARMFUL to tell students your teaching philosophy --and a very brief version might be worth mentioning on your syllabus, especially if it motivates them or frees them up somehow. Otherwise, I doubt they'd be very interested. YOU have to know it; they, basically, infer what they need to from your classroom demeanor, comments on their work, etc.
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