Sharon E Kessler, PhD
Lecturer in Psychology, University of Stirling
Courses
Independently designed & taught
Durham University, UK
Primate Communication, 3rd year module
Institute for Tropical Ecology & Conservation, Panama
Primate Ecology & Behavior, Field course
Lab instructor & teaching assistant
Arizona State University, USA
Introduction to Physical Anthropology, 4 introductory lab sections
Institute for Tropical Ecology & Conservation Field Station
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Teaching Philosophy
Students are the future of conservation and our global society. I integrate research into my teaching to achieve three interwoven goals:
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Provide my students with a solid knowledge base
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Empower them to identify and pursue the questions that excite them
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Challenge them to develop transferable skills which will be valuable in the job market.
I structure my courses to provide personalized learning and increasing academic freedom over time. In doing so, I encourage my students to take a leadership role in their own learning.