Faculty Spotlights

Queen's delivers and supports a dynamic curriculum that evolves as disciplines and subjects develop and advance. Our faculty recognize that learning can occur in a variety of contexts — lectures, seminars, tutorials, labs, field work, and online — and formats — group activities, discussion, and peer learning.

As the pedagogical focus has shifted in recent years from teaching to learning, instructors have increasingly incorporated active, inquiry-based, case-based, lab-based, and team-based learning strategies to engage students and to facilitate collaboration and interaction.

Faculty also use technology to enhance teaching and learning in a meaningful way. Course websites, videotaped lectures, and in-class clickers complement face-to-face learning in blended courses, facilitate learning, and provide students with greater access and flexibility in meeting educational goals. Some of our professors facilitate interactive learning experiences through fully online courses.

Who are these faculty members and what inspires them?

Michael Adams Biomedical and Molecular Sciences		It's not the answers, but the questions. It's not about just learning the available knowledge, but being inspired to fill the gaps in knowledge.
Richard Ascough Religion		The teacher is not only a fellow explorer with the students, but acts as a guide, based on his or her knowledge, research and experience.
Yolande Chan Business		I try to create a sense of adventure and engagement and not just put dry concepts on the table, but try to bring them to life through examples.
Brian Frank Electrical Engineering		I do problem-based learning; my focus is on providing a context for knowledge and skill development. Everything I teach is based on being able to solve that problem.
James Fraser Physics, Engineering Physics and Astronomy		Learning is done through conversation. It's more effective to argue and discuss.
Erik Knutsen Law		If teachers can't hide how much they love what they are doing, it is infectious!
Nancy Martin Microbiology and Immunology		I like to show how information can be applied to many situations, and that the things I am teaching don't just end in the classroom.
Jonathan Rose Political Studies		Every child has natural curiosity. A good teacher and parent brings out that curiosity and motivates and encourages it.
Jill Scott Languages, Literatures and Cultures		I had a professor who once said that as a teacher you have the license to do anything except to bore people.
Lesly Wade-Woolley Education and Psychology		I still work very hard to find authentic ways to engage students in the issues.
Kimberly Woodhouse Chemical Engineering		I like mentoring and watching the curiosity and the love of learning take hold.

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Faculty Spotlights

Who are these faculty members and what inspires them?