Constructing a teaching philosophy: Aligning beliefs, theories, and practice

Crafting a teaching philosophy is required at several junctures in the careers of nursing faculty. This article presents a 4-step model for constructing a teaching philosophy composed of (a) aligning educational concepts, (b) building a framework for educational practice, (c) constructing a draft, and (d) reviewing and interpreting the teaching philosophy. The model guides nursing faculty to incorporate their organization's mission, personal beliefs, and educational theories into their teaching practice through their teaching philosophy.