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Teaching Philosophy
I believe that learning occurs when students connect new information and skills to their lived experiences and existing knowledge structures. My role as an instructor is to facilitate those meaningful connections by providing opportunities for students to actively participate in the classroom and to engage in assignments and assessments that help them develop deep understanding.
As an applied psychologist, my teaching focuses on building students’ capacity to apply their knowledge. I want my students to understand how the concepts that they are learning about connect to one another and to the real world. I aim to build on my students’ unique strengths, ideas, and experiences to create a dynamic, inclusive, and relevant learning environment for all students.
Undergraduate Courses
Seminar in Industrial Psychology
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The goal of this course is to provide students with an in-depth understanding of a specific topic within
the field of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Specifically, we focus on training and learning across the working lifespan. Throughout the course, my goal is to facilitate critical
thinking about the intersection of research with practice and build relevant communication skills.
In a rapidly changing world of work, it is more critical than ever that learning does not end with the completion of one’s degree. Across industries, levels of education, and career stages, learning and development is one thing that is a reliable constant- we all must engage in lifelong learning to continue to thrive. This course will focus on understanding how people learn work-relevant skills and knowledge throughout their careers.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
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Explain and evaluate major concepts and theories in the area of training and workplace learning
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Understand the process through which work-relevant training is designed, implemented, and evaluated, and the individual and contextual factor that influence its effectiveness
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Communicate ideas about the psychology of work-relevant learning clearly and effectively
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Apply learning theories and empirical research on workplace learning and development to design learning experiences using a scientist-practitioner approach
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Make connections between the psychology of workplace learning and other areas of psychology you have learned about so far in the major (e.g. social, cognitive, personality, motivational, educational, developmental)
Graduate Courses
Talent Management
The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of Talent Management, introducing them to fundamental topics in the field. Throughout the course, my goal is to facilitate critical thinking about the intersection of research with practice and build relevant skills in Talent Management.
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By the end of this course, students should be able to:
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Explain and evaluate major concepts in Talent Management
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Understand the underlying psychological theories relevant to Talent Management
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Critically evaluate existing Talent Management processes and artifacts
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Apply principles of I-O psychology to design Talent Management processes
Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
The goal of this course is to provide students with an overview of the field of I/O Psychology, introducing them to fundamental topics in the field. Throughout the course, my goal is to facilitate critical thinking about the intersection of research with practice and build relevant professional skills.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
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Explain and evaluate major concepts in I/O Psychology
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Ask testable questions about I/O psychology topics and analyze relevant data and information to answer them
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Translate I/O psychology research to address pressing organizational issues
Introduction to Industrial/Organizational Psychology
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The goal of this course is to provide an overview of Industrial/Organizational Psychology, introducing students to fundamental topics in the field. Throughout the course, my goal is to facilitate critical thinking about the intersection of research with practice and build relevant skills in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
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Explain and evaluate major concepts and theories in the field of I-O psychology
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Understand the history and complexities within I-O psychology
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Discuss the roles I-O psychologists play in industry and academia
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Apply principles of I-O psychology to understand workplace behavior with a scientist-practitioner approach
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