Teaching Philosophy
Political science is one of the most challenging topics to teach as many of our subjects are controversial and stir up many emotions. However, to be the most impactful in my student's education. I strive to understand my students and what political aspects are most important to them. I plan to set clear learning goals so that expectations are easily understood while also staying cognizant of how much my students understand and retain. The 21st century is a time of unparalleled change. As a result, I plan on harnessing the best technology available to enhance the overall learning experience while striving to make the educational topics relevant to everyday life. Finally, I will continue my education to ensure that my students receive all the updated strategies that come to fruition after my formal education ends.
Experience
Fall 2023- TA for American Federal Government (POS 2041)
Students: 40
Course evaluations: 4.93/5.0
Student Testimonials:
“Discussion was highly engaging and fair. Hunter could control the room even when talking about very controversial topics. Hunter was very passionate in every discussion, which helped to bring energy to the class. He could not have done anything to improve the discussion; I looked forward to this discussion each week.”
“Hunter himself is very engaging and friendly. It is evident that the learning material interests him, and this encourages engagement. He is funny and witty, and this usually makes for interesting lectures. Having a TA like Hunter allowed me to discuss my thoughts in an environment that felt safe and conducive to comprehension.”
Spring 2024- TA for American Federal Government (POS 2041)
Students: 49
Course Evaluations: 4.92/5.0
Student Testimonials:
“Hunter was super enthusiastic about this course, which I appreciated. He was always very welcoming and offered any extra help to those who wanted to seek it. He also created a neutral and open classroom where opinions could be heard and respected even when students disagreed.”
“Hunter is so enthusiastic about the material. He explains politics and somewhat complex systems easily and makes it easy to understand. Hunter is also really good at explaining both or multiple "sides," and he is unbiased when he does so. He also makes the environment so comfortable that everybody is engaged in the discussion. It is very rare to see even shy people speak up and express their opinions on somewhat controversial topics.”