How does your statement demonstrate to the reader your teaching philosophy?

Evaluate you philosophy statement using the following questions: 1. How does your statement demonstrate to the reader your teaching philosophy? 2. Does your approach to teaching show good judgment, careful planning or flexibility when appropriate? 3. How does your statement articulate openness to different perspectives? And how will you demonstrate this? 4. Does your statement show awareness of disciplinary conventions/expectations? 5. How are these ideas consistent with the way you will construct your hypothetical course?