Teaching
Teaching for me is primarily a space of mutual learning, critical inquiry, and solidarity. My pedagogical philosophy is grounded in care, curiosity, and collaboration. Whether in large lecture halls or small seminar rooms, I aim to foster inclusive and intellectually vibrant environments where students feel seen, intellectually challenged, and supported.
A Multi-Sensory Pedagogy:
Learning Beyond the Text
In the graduate-level course I currently teach at the Balsillie School of International Affairs, IP 643: Special Topics in Migration: Border, Technology, and Solidarity, I designed a thematic curriculum that examines the entangled dynamics of borders, surveillance, smuggling economies, gender, and transnational solidarities. The course centers marginalized perspectives and offers an interdisciplinary lens on migration and mobility. To engage a variety of learning styles, I use a multi-sensory approach: academic readings are paired with short documentaries, music, visual storytelling, and guest lectures. This diverse format invites students to think deeply and empathetically, encouraging them to connect theory with lived realities.
Critical Reflection
as a Teaching Tool
Reflection is central to my pedagogy. I regularly use Classroom Assessment Techniques (CATs) such as "Minute Papers", where I ask students to jot down the most important insight they took from class and one lingering question they still have. These reflections not only shape future discussions but also help students develop metacognitive awareness of their learning process. In tutorials I have led at Wilfrid Laurier University such as for PO-102: Politics Beyond Borders and PO-220: Poverty and Inequality in the Global South, I made space for structured small-group discussions and used activities like “Think-Pair-Share” and “Concept Mapping” to support active learning.
Teaching as
Collaboration
Collaboration is a recurring theme in my teaching, both with students and among instructional teams. As a Teaching Assistant in multiple settings, including courses like Understanding Politics and Economy (UNI 118) and Understanding Ethics (PHIL 403), I worked closely with professors and fellow TAs to ensure fairness in grading, clarity in course communication, and alignment in pedagogical goals.
Looking Ahead
Teaching is a continuous process of reflection and renewal. I actively seek out feedback from students throughout the term. I regularly ask: What is working? What is not? What could we do differently next week? These small but regular touch points allow me to make real-time adjustments and to demonstrate my commitment to responsive teaching. Ultimately, I view the classroom as a space of possibility, a place where knowledge is co-created, assumptions are challenged, and solidarity is practiced.
Let’s Connect
Curious about my course design or teaching methods, or interested in collaboration, guest lecturing and pedagogical exchange? Reach out here.
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