I structure my courses using problem-based learning approaches. I maximize participant engagement through case studies, group projects and activities that link with the topic at hand. To the extent possible, I run classrooms like workshops interchanging short lectures with simulations that train learners to realize common goals via team work and systems thinking.
In my teaching I employ practices that connect concepts and theories with real world examples. I bring diverse work experiences from applied projects into case studies in the classroom.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
COURSES TAUGHT:
* denotes courses I developed
Co-designing with stakeholders for sustainability* | Graduate course |
Strategic thinking for sustainability* | Graduate course |
Foundations in climate change and sustainability* | Graduate course |
Green IT* | Executive education |
Social and sustainable responsibility | Undergraduate course |
Modules and co-teaching delivered in:
Environment and development | Graduate course |
Global environmental governance | Graduate course |
Ocean and coastal governance | Graduate course |
Sociology & tourism | Graduate course |
My training in pedagogy:
Foundations of Education | M.Ed course University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2008 |
Exceptional Learners: Individual and Cultural Characteristics | M.Ed course University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2008 |
Native Ways of Knowing Course by Dr. Angayuqaq Oscar Kawagley | M.Ed course University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2007. |