Teaching Philosophy 

 

My philosophy is centered on the classroom as a place for curiosity, practice, and performance and assessment. In the various classes under my purview, I focus on three methods to engage students: direct instruction, question/answer learning, and practical application. These methods derive from Bloom’s Taxonomy coupled with Gagne’s 9 Levels of Learning. With Gagne’s 9 Levels, students engage in a process of lecture, practice, and assessment. Lectures are presented as a progression of layered ideas and information recall. Demonstration of skill and understanding is engaged in class activities and discussions. Assessment is made with emphasis placed on self-reflection, and inductive and deductive reasoning. Assignments vary in modes and structure, promoting varied learning styles.​​​

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Credentials

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M.F.A., Technical Production, Florida State University, 2017

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B.A., Theatre Arts, Palm Beach Atlantic University, 2014

        Track: Theatre Technology and Design