Hi, I'm Doctor Chris Jenson!
Across my science classroom are random memories, ranging from photos of students, notes from cancer survivors, stethoscopes from residency, and admittedly some Notre Dame propaganda. Located above the nostalgia is a simple set of words painted on the wall:
This is the best option BECAUSE…
I recognize there is nothing stunning about those words. However, they represent the backbone to my teaching philosophy. I ask students, right or wrong, to develop reasoning and support for every decision they make. This ideology makes “because” a very important word in my classroom.
There is evidence that the skills of communication, critical thinking, and solution-based design are fading away somewhere in the maze of multiple choice exams and standardized assessments. I believe that we are NOT letting students practice how they will perform and work in the real world — as life typically doesn’t present problems with four alphabetized solutions to choose from. Furthermore, there seems to be growing concern regarding resilience in young adults from both then educational and corporate sector. Both of these challenges require an imperative change in how we educate America's greatest resource: ambitious youth.
I enjoy working with educators, medical professionals, and corporations across the U.S. and feel honored each time I am able to provide a meaningful presentation. Please join me in an effort to reshape young adults in such a way that graduates will make an immediate impact upon our workforce.
This is the best option BECAUSE…
I recognize there is nothing stunning about those words. However, they represent the backbone to my teaching philosophy. I ask students, right or wrong, to develop reasoning and support for every decision they make. This ideology makes “because” a very important word in my classroom.
There is evidence that the skills of communication, critical thinking, and solution-based design are fading away somewhere in the maze of multiple choice exams and standardized assessments. I believe that we are NOT letting students practice how they will perform and work in the real world — as life typically doesn’t present problems with four alphabetized solutions to choose from. Furthermore, there seems to be growing concern regarding resilience in young adults from both then educational and corporate sector. Both of these challenges require an imperative change in how we educate America's greatest resource: ambitious youth.
I enjoy working with educators, medical professionals, and corporations across the U.S. and feel honored each time I am able to provide a meaningful presentation. Please join me in an effort to reshape young adults in such a way that graduates will make an immediate impact upon our workforce.
