I also want to And foster the acquisition of a base of concepts and learning skills to facilitate further learning and thinking. In all of my courses, I guide students in the evaluation of evidence, critical thinking, argument development, verbal and written expression, and the application of general principles to novel settings. I am interested in the issues of professional development, classroom research, and curriculum development. I am a proponent of active learning and use a variety of methods to encourage discussion and interaction on the issues the course presents. I believe that a teacher is not a giver of knowledge, but rather, a facilitator or a guide for the student. As a guide, it is my responsibility to...[INCOMPLETE]