Teaching Information
Teaching Philosophy. The following essay outlines my general philosophy on the practice of higher education and highlights my practices and beliefs in classroom instruction in higher education.
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Annotated Bibliography. This bibliography features resources on teaching Anthropology, online course instruction and active learning strategies.
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The Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence (CLTE) at Arizona State University provides a series of summer seminars and short workshops. These CLTE programs are aimed primarily at new faculty and beginning instructors. Classes provide a solid background and practice in learner centered strategies of classroom and online instruction. I have participated in the following sessions:
- 4 Part Workshop for Anthropology Graduate Students
- Approaches to Active Learning
- Critical Thinking and Writing
- Crash Course in Online and Hybrid Teaching
- 2 Part Curriculum Vitae Workshop
- Internet Wisdom
- Virtual Teaching Assistant
- Wakonse Conference, Arizona State University: “Diversity and the New American University,” October 30, 2004
Teaching Experience. Much of my professional life has emphasized research and professional conference presentations. This portion of the PFF Participatory Phase includes classroom instruction.
As the primary instructor for ASB 321 Indians of the Southwest at the ASU East Polytechnic Campus in the Spring of 2004, I prepared lectures and course materials for archaeology and anthropology components.
In the Fall of 2005 I provided Introduction to Mesoamerican Civilization and Cultural Heritage Issues for Museum Practice guest lectures
Introduction. This page completes the requirements for my second year in the Preparing Future Faculty Program at Arizona State University. Featured here are brief summaries of my Participatory Phase Projects and Teaching Portfolio narrative documents. I have on file the supplementary materials for each of these projects.
Featured projects were selected in order to strengthen my deficiencies as a future professional of higher education. There is very little research activity present among these projects. A quick review of my CV will highlight that I have considerable experience in conducting and presenting research problems. However, I have been much more limited in my experience as an educator and have used the two years with PFF program to explore and expand my experience in this area.
Narrative Summary. This short essay outlines the benefit of the PFF program in my professional development.
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Curriculum Vita (CV). This is a complete CV last updated April 2005.
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Student Leadership and Professional Development. I have been re-elected Vice President of Internal Affairs for the Graduate and Professional Student Association of Arizona State University. In this position I serve as the Chair and Director of the Research Grant Competition, Teaching Excellence Award program, Conference Travel Award program, Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week and annual picnic, and the annual GPSA Holiday Party.
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Teaching Grant and Award Review.
I have participated as reviewer in three competitive education based programs.
- GPSA Teaching Excellence Award Program
- ASASU Centennial Professor Award
- ABOR Learner-Centered Education Grant program
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ABOR Program
Graduate and Professional Student Association
Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence
