Joe Elias - PhD Student, Binghamton University - Quantitative and Community Ecologist
Every person deserves a chance to improve themselves and have access to the resources to accomplish this goal. As researchers and educators, we have an obligation to provide the necessary resources for everyone to achieve their full potential. This includes being cognizant of our own biases and privileges as we set expectations for our mentees/students and offer opportunities to others. As an educator and mentor, I strive to create an environment where students feel safe to fail, reflect, and grow–a space that supports open dialogue, inclusive learning, and diverse cognitive approaches. Students have diverse learning styles and cognitive strengths. We, as educators, have the ability to meet students where they are at, rather than force them into a mold that may not fit their background or capability.
Pedagogy Training - BIOL 480I/580I, Binghamton University, Spring 2025
Course Description
Semester long graduate seminar course grounded in the literature on issues in higher education. Students read primary and secondary literature on these issues and use that to reflect on their own perspectives and teaching approaches. Sessions will include discussion and reflection of primary/secondary literature and discussion of teaching approaches that incorporate the evidence-based recommendations from the literature.