I believe it imperative educators develop, refine, and implement a sound teaching philosophy, whether in a classroom, lab, clinical setting. My teaching philosophy reflects my interests in collaboration. Instead of the ‘full frontal teaching’ method of large lectures of autocratic seminars, I prefer student-centered teaching that encourages learning by both students and educators. I favor classroom dynamics that permit dialogue and foster a degree of student input as to curricula and grading criteria. And I prefer for students to think of the class as a community. This means that in both lecture and skills classes, I ask students spend a fair amount of time in smaller groups in which they not only talk and think together, but practice together. In keeping with this emphasis on process, I have used the portfolio grading method in my courses, and have been pleased by enthusiastic student reactions.
I am passionate about teaching and gladly share that passion with students and colleagues. As an educator, I firmly believe it to be critical to remain current and relevant with current trends within the workforce. Subscribing to trade journals, searching the Internet, making outside contacts, consulting with experts, and developing a voracious appetite for learning new and relevant information is critical to the educator’s success.
I believe an educator’s role is about listening, questioning, being responsive, remembering each student and class is different, and remaining flexible and fluid. Educators must not be afraid to experiment, and must have the confidence to react and respond to changing circumstances.
I welcome your thoughts...
I am passionate about teaching and gladly share that passion with students and colleagues. As an educator, I firmly believe it to be critical to remain current and relevant with current trends within the workforce. Subscribing to trade journals, searching the Internet, making outside contacts, consulting with experts, and developing a voracious appetite for learning new and relevant information is critical to the educator’s success.
I believe an educator’s role is about listening, questioning, being responsive, remembering each student and class is different, and remaining flexible and fluid. Educators must not be afraid to experiment, and must have the confidence to react and respond to changing circumstances.
I welcome your thoughts...