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:
* denotes courses developed by me
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. |