Prologue

I have discovered that when teaching creates a positive interaction between an instructor and a student, the impact of this interaction empowers students to take an active role in their learning process. I strived to teach what students need to learn and how it will be done effectively during class time. Before I planned my lesson, I identified the class's learning objectives and enjoyed designing appropriate learning activities such as classwork, assignments, and projects. Specifying concrete objectives for student learning helped me determine the kinds of teaching and learning activities I used in class; also, those activities defined how I check whether the learning objectives have been accomplished. I focused on supporting each individual and empowering each individual creativity and capability. Thus, my teaching focuses on helping students move toward broader knowledge and understandings extending beyond textbooks by encouraging them to be self-directed and active learners.