Teaching Philosophy
My philosophy of teaching is guided by three main principles:
(1) the value of lifelong learning
(2) the importance of collaboration
(3) the need to set students up for success
I believe that there is no end to learning. There are always new opportunities to explore new learnings. I am excited for the discoveries in my research, as well as supporting students in their own discoveries.
I believe that learning is made stronger through collaboration. For this reason, I create opportunities for students in my classes to collaborate with each other as well as approach my own teaching opportunities as possibilities for collaboration. Lastly, as an instructor, I strive to set my students up for success.
I teach from an inclusive perspective, where I embrace the diversity of my students, and work to provide them with opportunities to be successful both in terms of their grades and in a broader sense of success. This final component is also central to my program of research and shows synergy between my teaching and research.
Teaching Experience
Principle Instructor
Achievement Motivation (EDPY 616)
Adolescent Development and Learning (EDPY 304)
Inclusive Education: Adapting Instruction for Students with Special Needs (EDPY 301)
Inclusive Education (EDUA 4000)
Introduction to Inclusive Education (EDUA 5602)
EDUA 7050 Theories in Achievement Motivation
EDUA 7830 Engaging in Research in Education
EDUA 7850 Design & Analysis of Educational Research (Quantitative)
Guest Lecturer
Inclusive Education: Adapting Instruction for Students with Special Needs
Educational Assessment
Assessment and Instruction of Exceptional Learners
Senior Seminars: Learning Disabilities
Advanced Assessment in Special Education
Educational Psychology
Exceptionalities 1
Learning Difficulties: Assessment and Intervention
Learning Support: Context and Key Issues
Methods in Educational Research
Engaging with Research in Education
Qualitative Research Methods
Teaching Physical and Health Education (in the Middle Years)