Teaching Philosophy

What will be important in the future? Furthermore, how can I prepare students for the jobs that will emerge in the future, not just the ones that exist now? These are the types of questions I ask myself as I contemplate how to design and deliver courses that will produce global leaders in a marketplace that is continually evolving. In general, my approach to teaching is constructivist. I create an environment that permits students to take ownership of their learning, sense of understanding, and construction of knowledge by asking critical questions and creating experiential learning opportunities.

This method requires students to think critically and puts the student in the driver’s seat as I guide their discovery of knowledge. This approach has been efficient. Students are more actively involved in the learning process compared to the passive learning that occurs in classes that rely solely on direct teaching and lectures. Essentially, I position myself as a ‘guide at the side’, while we question and scrutinize a particular issue.

A significant component of this learning process for the students involves my development of relationships with industry professionals and academics worldwide. This enables me to provide learning opportunities, such as guest lectures from leading executives and immersive lectures with students from various parts of the world. I especially enjoy the latter, considering the globalized nature of the world we live in today. I also make a point to engage with people outside of my discipline. This provides students with a multi- and cross-disciplinary approach to solving problems.