Charles
Certified Tutor
Undergraduate Degree: Oklahoma State University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Chemical Engineering
Graduate Degree: Pepperdine University - Masters, MBA
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Chemical Engineering
College Chemistry
High School Chemistry
What is your teaching philosophy?
I believe in the Socratic method (or Socratic debate), which is a form of cooperative dialogue between individuals, based on asking and answering questions to stimulate critical thinking and to draw out ideas and underlying presumptions. I think this is more effective and more interesting than a one-way communication teaching style or mechanically memorizing and reciting information.
What might you do in a typical first session with a student?
After general introductions, I would want to understand the student's objective with the tutoring so that we had mutually agreed upon expectations. In addition, I would like to have a clear overview of the subject matter so that we could plan a path to achieve the student's objective.