Teaching

The complex problems that arise as society grapples with managing resources in times of rapid change, demand critical thinking and solution-oriented approaches. 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 and aim to challenge students to be engaged citizens and positively contribute to sustainable futures.

I structure my courses using problem-based learning approaches. I maximize student 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 students to realize common goals via team work and systems thinking.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

COURSES TAUGHT:

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Co-designing with stakeholders for sustainability*	graduate course
Strategic thinking for sustainability*	graduate course
Foundations in climate change and sustainability*	graduate course
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.