Pedagogical Philosophy
A philosophy of dialogue serves as the basis for my pedagogy. Dialogue
suggests that each classroom participant is implicated in the other.
Responsibility and accountability are two values on which this pedagogical
philosophy is based. In such an environment, every person is essential
to the whole and difference (uniqueness) is recognized. Because of this,
moments of being uncomfortable - due to our differences - are embraced
as learning experiences. In short, dialogue represents an approach to
communal learning whereby knowledge is created through the respect and
interconnection of multiple and diverse voices and experiences.
In an attempt to co-create an environment that encourages dialogue,
I include the following teaching tools: student facilitations and presentations,
journal writing, team building activities, team papers and projects,
individual papers and essays (formal and reflective), performance, in-class
essay writing, and discussion (as the main site for knowledge construction).
Teaching Experience
This year represents my nineteenth year of experience teaching on a college level. I have taught at four academic institutions: the University of
Utah, Indiana University, Weber State University, and Westminster College.
My pedagogical training began in graduate school. As a masters
student at Indiana University, I received a full teaching scholarship,
and during my second year at Indiana University, I won an award for
teaching excellence in public speaking. I expanded my teaching experience
while working on my doctorate in the Communication Department at the
University of Utah, where I received a four-year teaching fellowship.
Following graduate school, I have had the opportunity to teach six different
management courses in the Eccles School. During the past nineteen years, I have taught the following courses:
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Business & Professional Communication - Management |
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Finance Career Development - Finance |
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Executive Workshop: The Articulate Executive: Mastering High-Impact Communication Skills |
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Managing Diversity Through Communication - Management |
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Human Behavior in Organizations - Management |
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Leadership, Teamwork, and Effective Communication - Management/MBA |
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Managerial Writing - Management/MBA |
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Business Communication - Management/MBA |
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Effective Teaching Practices and Theories - Management/Ph.D. |
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Principles of Public Speaking - Speech Communication |
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Interpersonal Communication - Speech Communication |
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Elements of Communication - Speech Communication |
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Communication and Social Behavior - Speech Communication |
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Communication Criticism - Speech Communication |
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Communication and Negotiation - Speech Communication |
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Gender and Social Change - Women Studies |
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Courses Assisted: African American Studies and Performance Studies |
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