AUS ECT FUNLION
TEACHING-PHILOSOPHY WORKSHEET
https://ausectfunlion.com.au/blog/early-childhood-teaching-philosophy-examples

Purpose: prepare an authentic application statement or interview answer.
Follow the employer's length and format instructions. This is not a ready-to-submit university assignment.

1. WHAT I BELIEVE
Choose one idea about learning, relationships or participation that you can explain in plain language.

2. WHAT I DO
What does this belief look like in your everyday decisions?

3. A REAL EXAMPLE
Describe a work or placement moment. State your role and any supervision.

4. WHAT I OBSERVED
What did you notice? Do not invent a result.

5. HOW I REFLECT
What would you keep, question or change?

CONNECTING TO A FRAMEWORK
Is there a relevant concept in the current approved framework?
Explain the connection through your action, not just a framework name.

APPLICATION VERSION
[Write a concise paragraph or statement using your own language.]

SPOKEN VERSION
My approach is...
For example...
This reminded me...

FINAL CHECK
[ ] Based on my actual practice
[ ] Clear enough to explain aloud
[ ] No child or family identifiers
[ ] Accurate level of responsibility
[ ] Appropriate for the role and requested format