Teaching

I see teaching as passing along the accumulated wisdom of humankind, an occupation that deserves absolute devotion. 

TEACHING PHILOSOPHY

1. Interest is the best teacher. Intellectual curiosity is part of human nature, and should be encouraged and developed in a class.

2. Students should know both “what” and “how”. Scattered facts are easily forgotten. It is the solid theoretical framework that holds concrete facts that benefits students in the long run. Methodology is essential. Students should be guided to adapt classical paradigms/ methods to test new hypotheses/ solve new problems.

3. Teaching and learning are mutual. A teacher is firstly a good learner with a thorough mastery of the course contents. A teacher should constantly update him/ herself to the advancement of the field, and should be open to learning from his/ her students.

TA EXPERIENCE

Teaching Assistant, Developmental Psychology, Fall 2008
Delivered one lecture. Responsible for grading and assisting students with questions.

Teaching Assistant, Psychology of Emotion and Motivation, Spring 2008
Delivered two lectures. Graded assignments and exams. Assisted students with questions.

Teaching Assistant, Psychology of Emotion and Motivation, Spring 2007
Delivered one lecture. Assisted students with questions.

Teaching Assistant, Introduction to Cognitive Psychology, Fall 2006
Graded assignments and exams. Assisted students with questions and assignments.

Teaching Assistant, Abnormal Psychology, Spring 2006
Developed and graded exams. Assisted students with questions.