A Study on the Teacher Teaching Philosophy and Effective Teaching Behavior on the Life Education for Vocational and Technological School
Shieh, Shiow-Fang

Abstract
The purpose of the study is to investigate on the teacher teaching philosophy and effective teaching behavior at National Yunlin University of Science and Technology. The study is qualitative research the method of purposive sampling. The implications for effective teaching of the excellent teachers are studied. The results revealed that the teaching philosophy of excellent teachers include the following: (1) guiding students in the correct life direction; (2) practicing positive altruism; (3) having genuine concern for students; (4) learning while teaching; (5) leading by being a good role model; and (6) making no social distinctions in teaching. Consequently, the curriculum planning is mainly done based on the major of the students to help them adapt to the trends of social development. They also strive to mold their students to become responsible and to be creative talents; willing to serve as well as working with a team. In conclusion, introspection helps them improve their teaching, for it helps them understand life better. It is suggested that the education authorities should give importance to the influence of humanities and social science curricula on the cultivation of human society. Lastly, education advocators should actively provide teachers with the courses on effective teaching of life education so that learning effects of the students will be nurtured.

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