Miguel

As someone who loves math, I enjoy interacting with abstract ideas and concepts, sometimes with a real-world application and sometimes for its own sake. When I face difficulty examining new ideas in math and other subjects, I tend to employ a method of learning by increments, splitting a large complex idea into small intuitive pieces of facts and information. By using this method for my own students, I have found that many topics in science and math become much easier to understand and enjoy. However, I recognize that not every student would benefit from the same method. I consider finding an ideal method part of the fun of teaching, even if I have to change it every so often. Regardless of what method I do employ, I try to go beyond rote memorization and acquisition of knowledge. These are undoubtedly important, but they are the first step toward true learning and eventually mastery.