Philosophies develop over time through reading and research. Philosophies also change over time through experiences. In this paper, you will address learning theories as well as the connections in teaching and learning through coaching, mentoring, and collaboration through your concise statement of a philosophy of teaching and learning.

Write a paper (2,200-2,500 words) that develops your personal philosophy of teaching and learning. Include the following in your paper:

An assessment and synthesis of learning theories. Which learning theories are most relevant in your desired work environment? (Benchmarks Learning Theory 2.2: Evaluate learning theories.)
An assessment of the principles of collaboration for teaching and learning. How does collaboration connect to teaching and learning? (Benchmarks Philosophy of Teaching and Learning 1.4: Assess the principles of collaboration.)
An evaluation of the process of collaboration in terms of leadership. What is the role of a leader in collaboration? What is the role of a follower in collaboration? (Benchmarks Learning Theory 2.3: Assess the process of collaboration.)
A concise statement of your personal philosophy of teaching and learning. This should be based on research, experiences, and your current mindset as well as the culmination of information from this paper. (Benchmarks Philosophy of Teaching and Learning 1.2: Formulate a personal philosophy of teaching and learning.)
A concise statement of and rationale for your preferred theory of teaching and learning.

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