Approach to Teaching
I have greatly enjoyed teaching since 2003. In my teaching, I use strategies (such as peer instruction) and tools (such as Tophat) to help students gain conceptual understanding of the material and improved problem-solving skills. Peer instruction is useful as 'nothing clarifies ideas better than explaining them to others', while Tophat gives students aligned and prompt feedback, making it easier for them to self-regulate the learning process.
I also use formative assessment on my own teaching by providing the students a medium to give me anonymous feedback on the lessons, allowing me to adjust my teaching to enhance the learning experience for my students. As I gain experience I continue a reflective practice and plan to incorporate different techniques into my lessons such as 'flipped' classes and interactive online resources.
I also use formative assessment on my own teaching by providing the students a medium to give me anonymous feedback on the lessons, allowing me to adjust my teaching to enhance the learning experience for my students. As I gain experience I continue a reflective practice and plan to incorporate different techniques into my lessons such as 'flipped' classes and interactive online resources.
Sessional Lecturing
- The Dynamic Earth (2014) University of Victoria
- Isotopes in Natural Sciences (2013) University of Victoria (CA)
- Geochemistry (2013) University of Victoria
- Climate and Climate Change (2011) École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland (Masters-level course co-taught with Jed Kaplan)
Teaching Assistant
- Isotopes in Geosciences (2008) University of Victoria
- Geochemistry (2005 - 2008) University of Victoria
- Introduction to Earth Systems (2006, 2008) University of Victoria
- Analytical Chemistry (2003 - 2004) University of Calgary (CA)
Course developer
- Introductory Chemical Oceanography (2007) University of Victoria
Pedagogical Training / Professional Development
- Participant - Canadian Network for Innovation in Education Conference (2014) Kamloops, CA
- Participant - Let’s Talk Teaching Workshop (2012, 2013) University of Victoria
- Coursework - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (2006) University of Victoria
Guest lecturing
- Geochemistry (2014) on Stable Isotopes
- Geochemistry (2012) on Ocean Acidification
- Community Lecturer (2008-2010) University of Victoria Speakers Bureau. Delivered 16 hour-long lectures to community groups on abrupt climate change (Troublesome Tipping Points: A Primer on Abrupt Climate Change).
- Isotopes in Geosciences (2008) on Stable isotopes in the carbon cycle
- Earth System Science (2006) on Stable isotope fundamentals
