My teaching philosophy focuses on creating an engaging and supportive learning environment that connects psychological theory with real-world practice. I encourage critical thinking and active participation by integrating case studies and role-playing activities that allow students to apply concepts in realistic contexts.
I also emphasize empathy, ethical awareness, and respect for individual differences, aiming to support students in becoming reflective and effective practitioners in psychology.
The study of human development is the study of progression and change. This course is designed to introduce students to the study of developmental psychology and provide an overview of the major theories and topics in developmental psychology. The emphasis is on the pre-natal period and early childhood. However, later periods of development will be addressed in Developmental Psychology II. Theory and research will be presented in areas such as biological, motor, cognitive, emotional, and social domains from the prenatal period through early childhood. Required OU level 4. Prereq: Psychology 101
PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology
PSY 121: Developmental Psychology II
PSY 200: Adulthood and Aging
PSY 202: Personality Theories
PSY 320: Dialectical therapy
PSY 515: Emotional Intelligence in the workplace
PSY 520: Positive Psychology & Well-Being Coaching
I am currently supervising 2 undergraduate students