I have taught courses in different levels (i.e., undergraduate and graduate students), content areas (e.g.,educational/developmental psychology, research methods), and modes of instruction (i.e., face-to-face and online). Based on my teaching experiences, and on my research findings, my teaching philosophy is that a classroom should be a space for students to develop their knowledge, explore and challenge their own ideas, and collaborate with their peers. I strive to realize this philosophy by supporting students’ mastery goals (i.e., aiming to understanding materials and developing competence) and encouraging peer learning.
Sookmyung Women's University in South Korea (2019 - present)
Undergraduate level:
- Educational Psychology
- Motivation and Learning
Graduate level:
- Introduction to Psychology
- Research Methodology in Sociology of Education (special topic: structural equation modeling)
Michigan State University in the United States
TE 150 Reflections on Learning
I taught a face-to-face undergraduate course in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University for the last three years (2014-2017). In this course, I helped students understand not only what constitutes typical learning and development, but more importantly, the mechanisms that cause these changes. I also encouraged students to reflect on cultural issues in classrooms and discuss intercultural interactions related to teaching and learning experiences.
TE 150 Students' Reviews:
"You-kyung was a wonderful instructor!!!"
"Very well organized and engaging class discussion."
"The instructor can give us deeper insights for us to think."
"You-kyung was a very good teacher, and the course was also very interesting!"
"You-kyung is a fantastic instructor and I feel like she really cared about our learning." "You-kyung was one of the best instructors I've ever had and made the class so enjoyable!"
"This class was very well put together and I learned a lot from it. My professor was also exceptional."
"I appreciate this course because I feel that I have learned many things. I enjoyed this course thoroughly! My instructor was amazing the class was amazing period. it was a great environment to learn in!"
CEP 930 Educational Inquiry
I worked as a teaching assistant for a doctoral course in Fall 2013. In this course, I introduced research methodologies and contemporary issues in educational inquiry.
CEP 822 Approaches to Educational Research
I worked as a teaching assistant for a master's course in Summer 2013. In this course, I helped students develop skills towards becoming a better consumer and producer of education research.
I worked as a teaching assistant for a doctoral course in Fall 2013. In this course, I introduced research methodologies and contemporary issues in educational inquiry.
CEP 822 Approaches to Educational Research
I worked as a teaching assistant for a master's course in Summer 2013. In this course, I helped students develop skills towards becoming a better consumer and producer of education research.
