The core of my teaching philosophy is to make students realize that every individual is a product of not only his or her own choices, but also of his or her social environment, and how society influences the choices they make and the context in which they make them. It is fascinating to observe how students who come to class believing they can provide cohesive assessments and adequate explanations for complex social accounts slowly realize that their visions are limited by the warping influence of racism, sexism, able-ism, and social inequality. Witnessing mental transformations in students is the most rewarding part of teaching.

I am deeply committed to the development of the critical thinking skills in students. Through reconciling theory and practice and when possible engaging students into research I enhance students’ capacity to analyze the information before them, judge the credibility of sources, the acceptability of assumptions, and the quality of arguments, which will help my students become capable problem-solvers and engaged citizens.

LINKS OF INTEREST:

The Critical Thinking Community: Unique source of current research and  information on critical thinking
A Range of Articles on Critical Thinking: A source of Articles on Issues of Critical Thinking
The Elements of Critical Thinking: Helping Students Assess Their Thinking, by Richard Paul and Linda Elder
Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom: Possible Responses to Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom
Common Teaching Methods: An Overview of Common Teaching Methods with their Strengths and Limitations
Evaluating Your Own Teaching: An Overview of Resources for helping us Evaluate and Improve our Teaching
Grading Practices: A Great Overview of Strategies Which might Minimize Students' Complaints about Grading
Teaching Tips: A Great Source of Information for Everyone who Teaches
 

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