This picture reveals
my greatest classroom achievement. London, Darby, and Chelsea are outcomes of
my teaching philosophies and my wife’s. Although somewhat shared, she does not
lay claim to all.
I am now an ardent connectivist. So much so, that
my classes are the antithesis to the traditional college course where didactic presentations,
monolithic lectures, and static learning environments permeate. Not to say
these don’t have a place within the toolboxes for practiced professors who
easily transition between strategies and not anchored to one. Nevertheless, I
choose to turn the ownership of the knowledge and learning over to the students.
After all, it is theirs in the end to do with what they wish – forget or apply.
I hope for the latter.
In addition to these ideals, I do not think the classroom
should be a vehicle of disparity and inequity. If fact, it should be a conduit
of choice, equal access, and openness; open in every way possible to anyone
willing to learn, participate, and contribute.
I believe these statements reveal my beliefs and
philosophies on teaching. I also hope they fall on the intellect of like-minded
teachers. If so, let's connect and share the experience. Namaste.
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