Mr. Lancraft's Educational Philosophy
Congratulations, you have chosen what I hope will be an interesting and informative course. This course may be a demanding course so I will attempt to guide you as best I can.
My emphasis will be on the relationships between the concepts and not on simple memorization of details. Therefore, understanding of the underlying processes will be crucial to successful comprehension of this body of knowledge. I will share my knowledge with you in as clear a manner as possible.
In order to be successful in this course, you should become proficient in: studying; organizing time; taking tests; thinking critically; expressing yourself critically; organizing your new knowledge; and, relating your new information to old knowledge. Building these skills will be the foundation of your professional career. These are skills that you must work to develop within yourself-others can only advise you.
As such, I will try to help you develop your skills to further your success. I can advise you on using your best thinking and learning styles, efficient use of time, testing skills and overcoming test anxiety. I can also guide you on how to organize the material so it easier to learn and retain.
My goals are to improve your learning environment and further your academic
excellence. Your hard work along with my help will allow both of us to be
successful.
I am here for you!