Useful assignments: The effort you put into getting a degree represents a significant portion of your life and a very large proportion of time not obligated to family or employer. As such it's precious, and the time spent on assignments should reflect that value. So I strive to help you to do useful assignments. But this does require you to reflect on what would be of value.
Adaptable syllabus: One way I try to provide the opportunity for students to maximize the value of the course is through a flexible, adaptable syllabus. If there is any topic you want to cover or anyone you'd like to invite, I try to make that possible. I also try to incorporate relevant current developments and unique opportunities.
Critical thinking / Collaborative learning: A quote that I admire: ”The educated person is not the person who can answer the questions, but the person who can question the answers.” It's important to not simply learn what an author or speaker says, but to think critically about it, to challenge as appropriate, and to bring your experience to bear on the question.
Sensemaking: Courses such as these are not simply about transmitting a given body of knowledge; it's about reflecting on important questions, looking at the big picture and making sense of it (one of the skills of resilience).
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