© William Eggington 2018
Welcome
Mr. Eggington’s Teaching Philosophy
Build Them Up From Where They Are
As educators, we should teach in a way that that fosters a love of
learning in our students. The old idea that students are video recorders
able to recall all information dispensed from the front of a classroom has
been shown to be ineffective for over 100 years. This style of teaching only
teaches students that learning is boring. Methods of teaching that
encourage critical thinking should be practiced over rote memorization.
There is great value in students being taught through “perennial
pedagogies” such as classical thinking. This can be achieved through the
study of civilization’s greatest thinkers. This approach sharpens students’
minds and teaches them how to think critically. There is also great value in
progressive pedagogies that emphasize learning by doing. Especially when
learning fosters the ability for students to choose to learn based on their
interests and funds of knowledge. Progressive pedagogies also foster
communities of students working together. This more communal learning
has been shown to have a significant impact on students’ progress.
Whichever method we chose as educators, we should always be aware that
we will be far more effective in teaching a love of learning if we can show
the relevance of what students are learning, and how empowered they are
when they fully embrace their education. Everyone benefits from people
who are able to work hard, innovate, invent, create and inspire. Thus
another purpose of education is to develop a love of learning that will last a
lifetime.
About Mr. Eggington
For over 20 years Mr. Eggington has been
heavily involved in the field of computer artimation,
game development and video production. His
clients have ranged from a wide variety of fields
from medical and scientific instrumentation to
theme park rides. Mr. Eggington is now embarking
on a new career in teaching and is currently in the
process of completing a Masters of Art in Teaching
from Westminster College that will build on his
undergraduate degree from Brigham Young
University in Graphic Design and Illustration.