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Classrooms should be seen as an
open system where learning transcends all
barriers even students resistant to learn
difficult concepts. Although students
often start at different levels of comprehension
they must be compelled to become actively
involved in the understanding of scientific
theories. This process is not only found
through the studying of already given knowledge
but through the conceptualization of novel
answers to modern problems. I believe that
classroom learning should parallel a research
laboratory experience where innovative
approaches to present information are coupled to
hands on laboratories. This is best seen
through the creation of an individual project
that would allow student to use recently learned
knowledge and apply it to current problems.
To allow students the best
opportunity to compete in a global market the
incorporation of current technologies should be
a basis for classroom learning. Current
hot topics such as bioinformatics and
computational chemistry should be taught as
techniques necessary for future success.
Also the addition of current trends should be
included to allow students to find possible
employment opportunities. Learn the fundamentals
of science (i.e. assays or organic synthesis)
are difficult processes and often aid in
diminishing students motivations.
Although many innovative
learning techniques have been employed often the
limiting event of learning is the ability of the
professor to care about their students.
Mentorship is the key to all learning is the
basis of any good professor. This is a
process that is not class based but is a
lifetime commitment extending far beyond one
semester. I have gain wisdom through
personal mentorship and would like to extend
this honor to my student. This will allow
me not only to watch them blossom as essential
parts of society but also to experience
scientific epiphanies through individual
achievement.
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