My Teaching Philosophy
There is an old Chinese saying, “One who continually acquires deeper insights by cherishing old knowledge can be a teacher of others.”
My teaching philosophy is centered around the idea that learning is a lifelong journey, and my role is to guide students along this path while in the meantime I keep refining my own understanding through interacting with students.
I believe in creating an environment that encourages exploration, critical thinking, and the application of knowledge to real-world situations. I strive to make my classes interactive, engaging, and relevant to my students’ future careers and personal growth.
Courses Taught
AE / ME 5760 – Probabilistic Engineering Design
AE / ME 5760 mainly covers three key components, basics of statistics, introduction to design optimization, and design under uncertainty.
- Spring 2023
AE 3361 – Flight Dynamics and Control
AE 3361 covers aerospace engineering knowledge about qualitatively and quantitively analyzing static and dynamic stability of airplanes.
- Fall 2023, Fall 2022
Teaching Methods and Approaches
I employ a variety of teaching methods to cater to diverse learning styles, including in-class discussion, student instructor on simple examples. I believe in a hands-on approach and incorporate real-world examples and case studies wherever possible.
Student Engagement
I encourage student engagement through active participation in discussions, group projects, and presentations. I also offer flexible office hours and am always open to questions and discussions outside of class time.
Office Hours
I hold office hours on [days] from [time] to [time]. Appointments can be scheduled via [email, online platform].
Professional Development
I am dedicated to continuous professional growth and regularly attend workshops and seminars on teaching innovations and pedagogy. I also participate in seminars by Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence to stay current in my field and in the realm of education.
Resources for Students
Class materials are available on Canvas. For those who are not enrolled in my class, please reach out to me for the resources using the following contact information.
Contact
Feel free to reach out to me at xdnwp@mst.edu or during my office hours for any questions or clarifications.