Teaching
Teaching
Teaching Philosophy
After graduating from the University of Essex with a Ph.D. in Psychology, I became an Associate Tutor with the University of Essex Online. Most recently, I also joined the University of Essex International College as a Sessional Tutor. I am an enthusiastic teacher and I aim to provide a high quality service to future scientists through the means of in-depth discussions of psychological theory, recent research, open-discussion seminars, practical workshops, and by providing constructive feedback on module assessments. I teach and deliver various modules within my expertise at ungergraduate and postgraduate level. I encourage critical thinking and engagement throughout the modules delivered. I love to create interactive lectures that demonstrate psychological theory to students and welcome different learning styles. Furthermore, I enjoy delivering pastoral care to students and mentoring them on a one-to-one basis. I am also very happy to supervise undergraduate and postgraduate dissertation projects within my area of expertise.
Teaching Interests
Cognitive Psychology, Historical Psychology, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Mind, Quantitative Research Methods, Research Statistics, Developmental Psychology, Mental Health and Health Psychology, Cognitive Neuroscience
Modules Delivered
Undergraduate - B.Sc. (Hons)
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Level 4)
University of Essex Online, Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
Psychological Development Throught the Lifespan (Level 5)
University of Essex Online, Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Level 4)
University of Essex Online, Mar 2025 - May 2025
Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Level 4)
University of Essex Online, Jun 2025 - Aug 2025
Psychological Development Through the Lifespan (Level 5)
University of Essex Online, Aug 2025 - Oct 2025
Advanced Cognitive Psychology (Level 5)
University of Essex Online, Oct 2025 - Dec 2025
Postgraduate - M.Sc.
Core Principles of Psychological Enquiry
University of Essex Online, Jul 2024 - Sep 2024
Human Development over the Lifespan
University of Essex Online, Oct 2025 - Jan 2026
Modules In-Progress
Undergraduate - B.Sc. (Hons)
Reasoning and Decision Making (Level 5)
University of Essex Online, Jan 2026 - Mar 2026
Discovering Psychology (Level 4)
University of Essex International College, Jan 2026 - Jun 2026
Research Methods in Psychology (Level 4)
University of Essex International College, Jan 2026 - Jun 2026
Postgraduate - M.Sc.
Psychobiology and Neuroscience
University of Essex Online, Jan 2026 - Mar 2026
Other Teaching Experience
During my time as an undergraduate and postgraduate researcher, I have aided fellow students and research assistants on key experimental programs such as R and lab.js, and I have provided training in data collection and stimuli preperation. Moreover, I have provided constructive feedback to students on their dissertation projects and Ph.D. theses.
Testimonials
Below is a selection of feedback written by students on the modules that I have delivered to date:
Annonymous - M.Sc. Conceptual and Historical Perspectives in Psychological Enquiry, Jul 2024 - Sep 2024
"I wanted to express my gratitude and provide feedback upon completing the core psychology online course. This course has been an enriching and insightful experience. The online format, which can be challenging, was made accessible and engaging due to your well-structured course materials and prompt responses to queries. Your commitment to fostering a supportive virtual learning environment is commendable. The course content covered a wide range of topics, providing a comprehensive understanding of psychology. The assessments were challenging yet fair, allowing me to apply the knowledge effectively. Additionally, the inclusion of reflective practice and cultural psychology added depth to the course. I leave this course with a deeper appreciation for the field of psychology and a strong foundation for future studies. Thank you for your dedication and guidance."
Annonymous - B.Sc. (Hons) Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Level 4), Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
"The delivery of the module was fantastic. It was a fantastic introduction to different theories in cognitive psychology. Our tutor was very engaging and offered an amazing level of understanding on memory."
Annonymous - B.Sc. (Hons) Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Level 4), Oct 2024 - Dec 2024
"The example experiments provided really helped my understanding of the research that we were discussing. David is very enthusiastic about cognitive psychology and made the theories easy to understand."
Annonymous - B.Sc. (Hons) Introduction to Cogntiive Psychology (Level 4), Mar 2025 - May 2025
"Dr David was clear in asnwering my questions and pointing me to the relevant resources."
Annonymous - B.Sc. (Hons) Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Level 4), Jun 2025 - Aug 2025
"Thank you for all your help. I can get a bit bogged down with detail in assignments but being able to ask you questions has really helped me move forward when I’ve been stuck.
My favourite module so far!"
Annonymous - B.Sc. (Hons) Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Level 4), Jun 2025 - Aug 2025
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude for your guidance throughout the module. The feedback has always been well understood and it has definitely helped me understand the areas that require improvement throughout my assignments. But all in all, I appreciate your quick responses and your guidance, it has really done me well. Thank you."
Annonymous - B.Sc. (Hons) Introduction to Cognitive Psychology (Level 4), Jun 2025 - Aug 2025
"I just wanted to take a moment to sincerely thank you for your effort and dedication throughout this module. I appreciate the time and support you gave us, and I’m grateful to have had the chance to learn from you. It was a valuable experience, and I hope I get the opportunity to take another class with you in the future."
If you would like to provide annonymous feedback on any of the modules that I have delivered, please follow this link: Module Feedback.