Inspiring Learning Award 2021-22 Recipient
D.J Lee, PhD
"I was struck by his compassion for each student: he regularly went out of his way to meet with students throughout the semester so he could better understand our needs, he made sure to offer make-up test and homework assignments to struggling students, and he was consistently helping to diminish stress for his students by providing ample opportunities to learn without worrying about the grade."
"This is the man who knows how to mentor. He is the exemplar for inspiring learning. He is the smartest of the elite, the kindest of the saints."
Describe your work/research/mentoring environment.
We emphasize fun, caring, and learning in our research lab.
We have lunch meeting once a week to share our learning and life experiences.
Top 3 ways you involve students.
Understand what the students can do.
Understand what the students enjoy doing.
Encourage the students to work together.
What factors are necessary to create an inspiring learning environment?
Love what you do. If it is fun, it is not work.
It is OK to make mistakes.
Do not ask if it is done. Ask how it is done.
What do you wish more people knew about experiential/inspiring learning?
Understand the importance of experiential/inspiring learning.
We need to be creative in helping students prepare for challenges in this challenging world.