As a fifteen year philosophy professor, I am convinced that there is within each and every human being the capacity to learn. The way in which that capacity may be nurtured and brought to fruition varies among individuals. Thus, my teaching philosophy is to always try to meet the student wherever he or she is, use discernment to determine how he or she best learns, and engage in a dialogue toward the end of mutual understanding and increase in knowledge and wisdom.

Ask some questions that will assist me in better understanding how he or she learns.

By sparking the desire to learn within him or her, and by demonstrating how learning inherently enhances one's life and quality of existence.

By teaching them the value of self-motivation and the rewards cultivation thereof brings.

I explain it in different ways, using different examples, until it clicks.

I have a set of suggestions regarding approaches to increasing one's ability to focus and comprehend. They range from breathing exercises to self-awareness increase to keeping a "reading" notebook. I create within students an appreciation for language itself, and show them how fascinating the study of words via etymology can be.

Reveal myself to them as both student and teacher. Students are inevitably greatly inspired by me, my integrity, and my genuine love of learning.

Demonstrate to them the meaning and value within that subject, and the ways in which it is indeed applicable to their very lives, often on a daily basis.

Asking questions, creating scenarios in which they put to use their knowledge by means of thought problems, etc.

By affirming their increase in knowledge and understanding, and helping them see the practical applicability of what they are learning in terms of improving quality of life.

By talking to them.

By discerning how they learn, potential blocks, and mainly affirming their value as people.

Pen and paper. Relevant texts when appropriate.