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Praise Him!
Derek Foster, TOSF
Philosophy of Teaching
St. Paul VI in his Evangelii Nuntiandi writes, “‘Modern man listens more willingly to witnesses than to teachers, and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses’” (par 41). With that in mind, I believe essentially that every child can learn. Therefore, I provide challenges for my students. I design my instructional activities and assessments to construct knowledge, rather than simply to reproduce facts and ideas--a notion that I abhor. Therefore, I choose enduring concepts, theories, and skills that help my students become responsible and informed citizens, as well as self-directed, lifelong learners.
As an academic, I believe that inquiry and exploration foster thinking. So, in planning the scope and sequence of my instruction and assessment, I address as many of the multiple intelligences as possible to provide challenges for all students, no matter their strengths or weaknesses. I enjoy giving students as many opportunities as possible to make decisions and to reflect on their learning.
dfoster @ holysaviormenard.com....Email is always the best way to contact me.
Education
Master of Arts in English, with distinction, University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 2005.
Advanced Placement Certificate. Millsaps College. 2001.
Bachelor of Arts in English, with highest distinction, and French, summa cum laude, Louisiana Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University. 1999. Louisiana Scholars' College
Teaching Experience
Louisiana Tech University. ENGL 101 and 102. FREN 101 and 102. 2010-present.
Upper Iowa University. COMM 120. ENGL 100, 101, 102, 125, 265. 2010-present. Upper Iowa University Excellence in Teaching Award (2014).
Northwestern State University. ENGL 2110. 2012-2014.
Louisiana State University at Alexandria. ENGL 1001 and 1002. 2006-2009.
Holy Savior High School. College Prep Math; English I and I Honors (genre survey); English III (British survey); English IV and IV Honors (world survey); AP English Lit; French I-IV; Church History; World Mythology and Epic. 1999-present.
St. Gemma Galgani, pray for us
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