Teaching Philosophy

The co-construction of learning is an approach that emphasizes collaborative or partnership learning.

How do I do this in classrooms?

• Construct expectations with students on the first day of class.

• Inclusion of a number of collaborative projects with other students.

Particularly, I strive to create a class that students will engage with and have a unique experience in.

How do I do this in classrooms?

• When the weather is nice, sometimes I take it outside.

• Include additional material on things my students have expressed interest in.

A goal in my classroom is to teach students to learn to think critically and apply knowledge they are learning.

How do I do this in classrooms?

• Opportunities for group work or pair-and-share activities.

• Assignments dedicated to applying research to real world experiences.

Not only do I strive to provide appropriate and timely feedback, I ask students for their feedback in order to improve my own teaching style.

How do I do this in classrooms?

• Provide students with a survey to give me midterm and finals week evaluations. I take this feedback forward through the rest of the class and my next classes.