Sullivan-Beckers Lab

My primary goals as a biology teacher are to get students to think independently and critically, to build connections within areas of biology and between sciences, and perhaps most importantly, to get students excited about biology. The core principles that guide my teaching are as follows:

 

• Self-motivation and a drive to discover is key to student success.  

• Active learning encourages student engagement and reveals misconceptions. 

• A friendly classroom promotes active learning and communication. 

• Critical thinking is important to the education of all students. 

• Building connections promotes deeper understanding and improves motivation.