Teaching
Learning is fun! However, I know that post-secondary education can be extremely stressful. In this high-stress environment, I strive to create a learning space that is safe and enjoyable. My teaching aligns with the ARCS model of motivation, focusing on:
- Gaining and maintaining attention through real life examples, humour, asking questions, encouraging active participation, and incorporating movement breaks.
- Making the lecture relevant by connecting the content directly to students’ lives by drawing on past experiences, immediate relevance, and future applications.
- Building confidence by clearly outlining expectations, providing comprehensive constructive feedback, incorporating mindfulness minutes to reduce stress, and creating opportunities for student-directed learning.
- Maximizing satisfaction by providing opportunities for student feedback during the course that I immediately use to tailor my teaching style.
Courses
Instructor, Graduate Quantitative Methods (2024-present)
McMaster University School of Nursing
Instructor, Nursing Research (2017-present)
McMaster University School of Nursing
Instructor, Praxis Pathways “Exercise for Mental Health” (2021-present)
McMaster University Bachelor of Health Sciences Program
Teaching Assistant, Theory & Practice of Measurement (2020-2022)
Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University
Undergraduate Research Supervision
Marina Boutros Salama, Health Sciences (2021-2022)
“Understanding the Wellbeing of Residents and Partners (UnWRaP) Project”
Sadanee Pathiranawasam, Psychology & Behavioural Neurosciences (2021-2022)
“Co-development and Evaluation of a Mental Health Literacy Program for Graduate Teaching Assistants”
Rachel Woock, Health & Aging (2018-2019)
“Professor Hippo-on-Campus: a pilot study for a student mental health education program for educators and navigators”
Guest Lectures & Interviews:
- “Youth Substance Use and Co-occurring Mental Health Concerns” Listen Here
- “Introduction ot Structural Equation Modeling”
- “Addiction Psychology Fundamentals: Pleasant Activities and Social Support”
- “Mind Your Body: Exercise to Improve your Physical Health, Mental Health, and Focus”
- “Cannabis and Mental Health” Click to Hear Part 1 and Click to Hear Part 2
- “Cannabis and Mental Health” Watch Here
- “The Buzz Kill on Current High Expectations of Cannabis”
- “Expert Conversations: Youth Mental Health and Cannabis Use for The Science of Cannabis” Listen Here
Teaching Awards
Courses
Instructor, Nursing Research (2017-present)
McMaster University School of Nursing
Instructor, Praxis Pathways “Exercise for Mental Health” (2021-present)
McMaster University Bachelor of Health Sciences Program
Teaching Assistant, Theory & Practice of Measurement (2020-2022)
Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster University
Undergraduate Research Supervision
Marina Boutros Salama, Health Sciences (2021-2022)
“Understanding the Wellbeing of Residents and Partners (UnWRaP) Project”
Sadanee Pathiranawasam, Psychology & Behavioural Neurosciences (2021-2022)
“Co-development and Evaluation of a Mental Health Literacy Program for Graduate Teaching Assistants”
Rachel Woock, Health & Aging (2018-2019)
“Professor Hippo-on-Campus: a pilot study for a student mental health education program for educators and navigators”
Guest Lectures & Interviews
- “Youth Substance Use and Co-occurring Mental Health Concerns” Listen Here
- “Introduction ot Structural Equation Modeling”
- “Addiction Psychology Fundamentals: Pleasant Activities and Social Support”
- “Mind Your Body: Exercise to Improve your Physical Health, Mental Health, and Focus”
- “Cannabis and Mental Health” Click to Hear Part 1 and Click to Hear Part 2
- “Cannabis and Mental Health” Watch Here
- “The Buzz Kill on Current High Expectations of Cannabis”
- “Expert Conversations: Youth Mental Health and Cannabis Use for The Science of Cannabis” Listen Here
