My teaching philosophy emerges from a spectrum of communicative teaching techniques. Over my academic career, I have been a language tutor and instructor, but most importantly, I have been a student. Learning from these multiple perspectives, especially from the student’s point of view, allows me to reduce the distance often times generated between teacher and student. If I wish my students to immerse themselves in a “foreign” context, then I myself must be willing to negotiate and accommodate to their needs and interests. Not every student will have the same learning capability, but every student can benefit from comprehending the expectations the instructor establishes. Communication is key. In order to accomplish these expectations, I try to create an environment where students feel comfortable if mistakes are made, as errors are a normal component of the learning process. The monitoring approach is also effective as it allows for the recognition of mistakes, the opportunity for redemption, and the self-gratification of learning.

If this were the case, I would attempt to explain the concept differently, providing different examples that the student can relate more to. It all comes down to perspective and if a concept is not understood right away, then it must be exposed differently.

Building the student's confidence is subjective to the student. I would first need to recognize the student's knowledge of the subject and show that it can expand and connect to more complicated, yet doable structures.