PIDP 3100

 I want to share a survey result here about my teaching style. This was done through the Teaching Perspectives Inventory (TPI), a tool that breaks down how we approach teaching based on five core perspectives: Transmission, Apprenticeship, Developmental, Nurturing, and Social Reform. My results reflect what and how I like to design my teaching setting. My strongest alignments are with the Apprenticeship and Developmental perspectives. That means I place high value on guiding students through real-world practice while also helping them build deeper, conceptual understanding. I don’t believe in my students to just memorize steps. I believe that when students understand why things work the way they do and learn how to apply that knowledge independently that's where the true learning begins. My Nurturing and Social Reform scores also came out strong, highlighting my belief in creating a safe, encouraging environment and helping students see how their learning connects to a bigger...

 Teaching didn’t begin as a career goal. I never realized that I had a passion or talent in teaching. But looking back in high school, I found myself naturally drawn to tutoring classmates, especially when I could simplify something complicated. That same instinct followed me into my 11 years at WestJet Airlines. As a team lead, I took every opportunity to mentor apprentices and junior engineers. While I enjoyed managing the operation, I loved mentoring side of it more even though this was not part of my job description. I love using analogies, and often praised for having clear communication to make complex systems easier to grasp. Over time, that approach earned the trust of even the most experienced colleagues around me. The transition from a team lead to a BCIT instructor wasn't something I planned. Just a couple years back  when a teaching opportunity opened up at BCIT, and with others' encouragement, I decided to make a jump. And I'm glad that I did that. It confirme...