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My teaching philosophy is based on a
theory of learning that recognizes that knowledge is actively constructed,
that knowledge construction has a social dimension, and that students
learn best when they actively define their own learning objectives. In
keeping with that philosophy, I aim to design and develop courses and
course materials which facilitate the building of knowledge, skills, and
abilities through active and frequent engagement with fundamental concepts
and principles in the context of an inquiry-based instructional
environment which emphasizes collaborative learning.
This approach to teaching and
learning has developed through over 20 years of teaching and studying in a
variety of contexts, from K-12 public education, special education, adult
community education, and higher education. My passion for teaching
Composition, Rhetoric, and Technical Communication is grounded in my
belief that students are empowered by their abilities to communicate
effectively and that effective communication goes beyond mechanical
competence to the ability to analyze and address a variety of real-world
contexts, audiences and purposes for communication.
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