Teaching Philosophy

One of the foundational pillars of being a great educator is the ability to effectively convey knowledge to the students. College education isn’t merely about preparing students to achieve high GPAs; it’s primarily about preparing, specifically guiding, them for the pursuit of their dream careers. In an educational institution, educators serve as mentors, while students, the mentees, seek guidance in their future career choices, identifying self-improvement techniques to maximize their collegiate years, and adjusting to adult life within the college setting. Consequently, it’s imperative for educators to be equipped to mentor students beyond the demands of specific course contents.

In my courses, instead of following the traditional learning method – where students primarily receive knowledge from the instructor and then work on the assignments outside of the classroom – I’ve implemented the Flipped Learning (FL) approach. Additionally, I’ve also incorporated project-based learning, enabling students to immerse themselves in real-world scenarios. In my future plans, I intend to incorporate the concept of Just-in-Time Teaching (JiTT) into my teaching approach.

Outside of the classroom time, I have passionately mentored my students. I, therefore, find teaching and preparing students for their future in both the Industrial Engineering department and postgraduate careers very rewarding. My commitment to excellence both inside and outside the classroom culminated in being honored with the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award at the doctoral level in 2022.

In summary, the foundation of effective teaching lies in genuinely understanding one’s students and meeting their eagerness for knowledge. I am committed to continuous learning, adapting to industry shift and evolving research to offer my students the best education level they deserve. As an educator, seeing my students’ success in their dream careers is the greatest gift and will always motivate me to give my best for them.