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           I do believe that experiential learning is a key to promote and stir student’s interest in the subject being taught. I will anchor my manner of teaching along this line. 

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            Since I will be teaching environmental science which needs practical real world observations, I will focus on exposing my students to do scientific investigations through field/laboratory observations. I recognize the role of the laboratory and field learning as key component in understanding the subject I am teaching. Laboratory and field activities provide students with opportunities to question, observe, sample, experience, and experiment with scientific phenomena in their quest for scientific knowledge. Field exposure is a venue whereby students can understand and appreciate the underlying theories, past studies, and methods related to environmental science subject. This enhances learning, deepens insights, strengthens critical thinking, and increases adaptability. Lab/field experiences or even community immersion also provide opportunities for me as a teacher to model best practices in the study of environmental science, including application of scientific methodologies and respect for life and the environment. I believe that laboratory and/or field setting is an integral and essential part of environmental science subjects and a most effective vehicle by which student experiences, firsthand inquiry process.

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           The experience in the actual field scientific operations can be a good input in helping develop high-caliber graduates to meet the current demands of the scientific world. The manner on which I can teach students is using the theory and practice, more on practice. I will do this in a reaching out fashion manner easily understood by the student. I will make my lessons, presentations and mentoring very simple and easy to understand. I will encourage classroom participation but will be mindful of the individuality of every student, especially those that need more of my attention. 

                                                           

          The years of experience as a researcher in Japan, France and now in US coupled with the exposure as extension officer in the Philippines will surely aid in designing a system for a more effective and efficient teaching. Not to mention that I ready myself towards teaching by attending to several workshops offered by the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs and the Graduate School of  at North Carolina State University. I learned how to develop a more effective syllabus and rubrics to assess student's learning condition. On these workshops, I learned how to better understand each student's behavior and even how to manage conflicts inside the classroom. Simple presentation styles were also taught to which I will surely apply in my teaching stint.  I will work hard to contribute in improving approaches in teaching and mentoring that will stir-up student’s interest in their chosen field. One way of motivating them is to make activities that are very educational but fun such as on-site experiments and field exposures. I will teach general environmental theories, research methods, statistical analysis and manuscript writing in a simple manner and in a pace manageable by them. I wish to push them further by helping them publish their output that can be of help after graduation. I will inculcate to them that paper publications are not only a requirement to graduate but will help them become a better scientists in the future. I will help them love their work and be a part of scientific community towards a progressive scientific world.