This page is dedicated to course work that I have completed throughout my studies that further defines my teaching philosophy.
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This presentation is based off Perry and Southwell’s article, Developing intercultural understanding and skills: models and approaches (2011). In it, we outline and define intercultural competence, address the importance of it, and discuss how we can promote it in our classrooms.
Perry, L. B., & Southwell, L. (2011). Developing intercultural understanding and skills: models and approaches. Intercultural Education, 22(6), 453-466.
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Differentiated Writing Instruction:
This handout was created for a “Be the Expert” presentation on differentiated writing instruction. In it, I provide an overview, highlight how this instruction looks for students and for teachers, address the importance of taking notes and assessing in order to identify needs, and provide methods to build writing stamina in students.
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An Analysis of Dominant Heteronormativity within Contemporary Society:
This is a paper I wrote on dominant heteronormativity in our society and its ramifications throughout social, institutional, and legal practices.
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Women in STEM: A Historical and Societal Analysis:
This is a paper on the underrepresention of women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). In it, I provide a scenario that highlights common issues surrounding female entry into STEM work, provide a historical review, and then analyze present issues while linking them back to the scenario.