Teaching

“To teach in a manner that respects and cares for the souls of our students is essential if we are to provide the necessary conditions where learning can most deeply and intimately begin.” 

-bell hooks, Teaching to Transgress (1994)

Teaching Experience

Michigan State University

Evaluation

Michigan State University, AFRE 206 (Spring 2023)

Student Instructional Review System Scores (1 is Superior, 4 is Inferior):

Selected Quotes from Evaluations:

“Overall, Mr. Keene did an amazing job creating an academic space that not just increased our learning, but also a positive environment and took into consideration us as individuals.”

“I think that this instructor has a great future of teaching. He works really hard to encourage engagement, while still being able to level with the class in a relatable way.”

“This was by far my favorite AFRE course just due to the fact that the professor made it calming and not too stressful. I was able to learn so much while also not feeling overwhelmed by the content or work load.”

“Professor Keene is an excellent instructor who makes sure to relate the material to the different backgrounds that students come from. He makes learning the material fun and engaging.”

“Professor Keene was my favorite professor this semester! He really cared about his students performing well in his class, and he worked really hard in making the class interesting and engaging. He offered help frequently and gave many opportunities for students to improve their grade. Overall, he is a great professor and I would recommend his classes to anyone in the future!”