Teaching Philosophy I believe in the scaffolding approach to teaching and learning in and out of the classroom. Therefore, my eclectic methods to teaching seek to empower students who must learn not only by doing but also theoretically. I share with my students the view that practice makes perfect, but progress is better than perfection, for learning is cumulative.
Profile Having studied in three continents, namely Africa, Europe and America, and having taught in two (Africa and America), I consider myself academically versatile and a survivor who can adapt to life circumstances.
Classes Taught English 103: Composition 1
English 104: Composition 2
English 221: Grammar and Usage
English 321: English Linguistics
English 322: History of the English Language
English 420: Introduction to General Linguistics
Academic/Research Interests
Writing and Reading across the curriculum, Cross-cultural understanding, Error analysis
Certification TESOL. The British Council, London, England and Zaire American Language Institute, Kinshasa, Zaire
Publication “The Grader’s Crowd,” The Colours of the Heart: Noble House. London. 2004