Teaching

Experience

I have taught Intermediate Macroeconomics (3204) (Fall 2022, Spring 2024) and Principles of Macroeconomics (2006) (Summer 24, Fall 24), and am familiar with both in-person and online modes of instruction. I have also served as a teaching assistant for various courses, including Intermediate Microeconomics (3104), Money and Price Level (5015) and Economic History (1214). In the summers of 2022 and 2023, I mentored 2-3 undergraduate students in the basics of data science. Together, we successfully delivered projects to stakeholders as part of the Data Science for the Public Good Program at Virginia Tech.

Philosophy

I strongly believe that teaching is one of the best ways to learn and that imparting knowledge is one of the greatest services we can offer. As an Economics educator, my teaching philosophy centers on the conviction that I am chiefly responsible for my students’ learning outcomes. I emphasize critical thinking and active learning in my classroom, consistently integrating real-life examples to bridge theory and practical application. This approach ensures that students not only understand economic concepts but also can apply them effectively to real-world problems.

Instructional Techniques and Resources

In addition to my lectures, I incorporate discussions of current news articles to connect course material with real-world events. I've recently enhanced my teaching approach by integrating various activities and instructional videos into my lectures. For example, I use poll questions and conduct group discussions to assess students' understanding after introducing new concepts. Additionally, I design engaging homework assignments aimed at making learning enjoyable.

Resources I use in class often (some are from the websites of accomplished educators):

Some examples of active learning:

1. Assignment on creating a meme to criticize classical assumptions.

2. Using Monopoly money to simulate how banks generate money and how the money multiplier works.

3. Assignment on writing movie reviews on documentaries on the Great Recession.

4. Incorporating videos like these in class: