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Teaching philosophy

Education is when students learn new concepts and are able to synthesize new ideas from these concepts. I believe students learn best through active learning, a supportive environment, and the concept of science of learning (no multitasking, true understanding instead of memorization, and responsibility). Good teaching entails an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher who cares for the students and communicates effectively in class and when providing feedback. With these teaching strategies, students become good learners, because they will be motivated, accountable, and respectful. Students will also learn how to be a critical thinker and how to be resilient in receiving constructive feedback. I believe whenever a student does not understand a concept, it is the teacher’s responsibility to adapt and explain it differently so that all students will understand it. I use a combination of providing background information in lectures and active learning, which supports student success.  

Teaching experience

Instructor               

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Winter 2018      Biological Diversity and Interactions (BIO1010: 1st-year course)

Winter 2020      Study Design and Quantitative Methods for Resource and Environmental Management (co-instructor graduate course)

 

Sessional instructor   

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada                                            

Fall 2019                          Biology of mammals (4th-year course)             

Summer 2018 & 2019    Biological Diversity and Interactions (BIO1010: 1st-year course)

Summer 2018 & 2019    Biological Diversity and Interactions (BIO1030: 1st-year course)

 

Teaching assistant

University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada

Winter 2019       Behavioural ecology & cognitive ethology (4th-year course)

Winter 2019       Chordates (2nd-year course)                         

Fall 2017            Animal behavior ( 3rd-year course)

Fall 2015            Biology of Mammals (4th-year course)       

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