Teaching as a Journey of Exploration and Storytelling

Science education is more than just transferring knowledge, it is about inviting students into a journey of discovery where their curiosity, identities, and perspectives shape the learning process. My approach to teaching is deeply rooted in collaboration, inquiry, and storytelling, ensuring that students see themselves as active participants in the scientific narrative.

I view my role not as the sole purveyor of knowledge, but as a facilitator of co-constructed learning. In my classroom, students lead inquiries, drive discussions, and connect scientific concepts to their own lived experiences. Every lesson is a story in the making, where students take intellectual risks and contribute their voices to the ever-evolving narrative of science.

“The journey to discovery is not a direct path, but a winding one. My hope is that students recognize that when we go forward in this expedition together, we can reach our destination.”

Core Teaching Values

🔬 Inquiry-Driven Learning
I encourage students to ask “why?” A simple but powerful question that drives scientific curiosity. The best learning happens when students seek their own answers, make connections, and challenge assumptions.

🤝 Collaboration & Student-Led Exploration
Students don’t just absorb information, they build it together. I design my courses to allow for student-driven investigations, group discussions, and meaningful engagement with real-world applications of science.

💬 Feedback as a Two-Way Dialogue
Learning is a continuous process, and constructive feedback is central to growth. In my classroom, feedback is not a one-way street; it is a reciprocal dialogue between instructor and student that fosters reflection and self-improvement.

🌍 Fostering a Culture of Positivity and Inclusion
I strive to create a classroom environment where all students feel valued, heard, and empowered. One simple practice I implement is asking students to reflect on one good thing that happened to them recently, encouraging a culture of positivity and encouragement.