Kathy Ewing



English Instructor

My philosophy? Hmm. I guess if I had to sum up in one word my “style” of teaching, I would call it Rogerian. In other words, I believe in creating an atmosphere where communication can thrive. I establish an environment that is open to ideas and creativity; in this way, some of the barriers to communication are broken down, and the writing begins to emerge more fully. I also believe that an English Composition course is an exciting arena for discussions regarding current political, social and cultural issues to create interesting and relevant “fodder” for writing.

Sample English 101 Syllabus
kewing@scc.spokane.edu

Tom Gribble


 English Instructor

"When I think of teaching English, I think of balance. It is the counterpoise of praise and criticism. In other words, teaching rocks."

http://ol.scc.spokane.edu/tgribble/
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Sue Herdrich

English Instructor

English 99 Syllabus
sherdrich@scc.spokane.edu

Mike Holmes

English Instructor

Syllabus
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Valerie Horner

English Instructor

Sample English 101 Syllabus
vhorner@scc.spokane.edu

Klint Hull

English Instructor

I love to teach, and I strive to create a classroom environment in which people are rewarded for asking questions and are encouraged to take the risks that allow them to grow. My teaching philosophy is simple: responsibility, communication, and respect. People in my classes are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning, to communicate openly, and to demonstrate respect for each other, even when we disagree. Our peer group and class activities are designed to promote teamwork, problem- solving, and global awareness -- and often, they are fun. It's hard to be motivated to come to an English or speech class that is never any fun!

Finally, I encourage the people in my classes to think critically: to take an active role in their learning, and to think of me not so much as an instructor but as a guide.

"It is important that students bring a certain ragamuffin barefoot irreverence to their studies; they are not here to worship what is known, but to question it." --Jacob Bronowski, The Ascent of Man.

Klint Hull's SCC website, soon with syllabi and other oddities:

http://ol.scc.spokane.edu/KHull/

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