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<p class="quoted-text">I believe in focussing on what is relevant and discarding what is not. I value quality over quantity and evidence of critical thinking over mere memorisation ([[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|Ennis 2004]], [[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|Norris 1985]]). There is considerable evidence to suggest that engaging students in active learning rather than passive listening improves both the speed and quality of their learning. ([[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|McKinney 2008]], [[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|Prince 2004]], [[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|Felder 1992]],[[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|TA Consultants undated]]). Consequently, I try to make my classes as active and participative as possible and, as a teacher, seek to create a classroom milieu that encourages active participation by way of discussion, role-play and student presentations.</p><p class="quoted-text">When, however, the most pressing need of my students is to receive vital information as quickly and effectively as possible, I seek to supplement my lecture with handouts and OHTs that help them to identify the key learning points and prompt them to consider key questions.</p><p class="quoted-text">I expect students to contribute to the overall learning of everybody in the class by taking part in classroom activities and being willing to act as a critical friend to their peers ([[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|Loke & Chow 2007]], [[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|Boud et al 2001]]). I also expect students to attend all classes, arrive punctually and to meet all assignment deadlines.</p><p class="quoted-text">Above all, I expect students to take responsibility for their own learning by applying themselves to the goals of the course and to working with their fellow students ([[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|Aviram & Yonah 2004]], [[Referenced Articles/Teaching and Learning#Exploring_Your_Own_Conceptions_of_Teaching_and_Learning|Boud 1988]]).

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