1. Vivian Unger November 23, 2013

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3. Choose a Teaching Element Mission Transferring professional experience to the classroom Philosophy Serving as a mental coach Strategies Inspiring Life-Long Learning Skills Resolutions Background Home

4. Vivian Unger Background Bachelors of Arts University of Illinois-Chicago Master’s Degree University of North Texas UNT Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Certification Professional Experience: Radio Announcer, Television New/ Reporting National and Local Television Spot Sales Business Owner: Broadcast Resource is a sole proprietorship consulting firm for national and local television spot sales. Connect with Us Back to Teaching Elements Home

5. Philosophy Teaching is an opportunity to transform a student’s life. Selfishly, I would like to teach because it brings me joy to inspire a positive difference. To see student’s eyes light up and smiles on their faces when they are learning is a reward for me. With a curious mind, students can grow intellectually and instructors can spark that lifelong passion for learning. Back to Teaching Elements Home

6. Philosophy Students require continued support and reinforcement for meaningful education in order to continue their growth intellectually, professionally and personally. Back to Teaching Elements Home

7. Mission As a teacher, growing professionally is an essential commitment. There are many techniques and methods that are still being discovered to improve classroom and online education. Therefore, it is vital for teachers to continue to stay informed with the latest methods and techniques and be open-minded to introduce these methods appropriately, in order to, improve the student learning outcomes. As a teacher, I am charged with a mission to inspire the professional development of students using real-world curriculum. CATS allow the instructor to evaluate their student learning needs in order to meet learning objectives so they are successful. Students require continued support and reinforcement for meaningful education in order to continue their growth intellectually, professionally and personally. Home

8. Strategy One Be approachable as an instructor to build and develop trust and mutual respect in the classroom. To encourage curiosity and inspire a passion for life- long learning. Back to Teaching Elements Home

9. Strategy Two Through meaningful curriculum we can develop strategic thinking which will incorporate an acumen for business and communication goals and stakeholder interests. Back to Teaching Elements Home

10. Strategy Three Stay informed with the latest methods and techniques and be open-minded to introduce these methods appropriately, in order to, improve the student learning outcomes Back to Teaching Elements Home

11. Strategy Four Coach students as to professional behavior and protocol will empower the success of students as they interview and are hired professionally. Back to Teaching Elements Home

12. Resolutions I resolve to uphold a classroom that fosters curiosity along with mutual respect so that all students will be courageous fulfilling their academic challenges. I resolve as a classroom or online instructor, I will maintain and open- mind to continue growing professionally and stay informed with the latest teaching methods that have proven to have success. Back to Teaching Elements Home

13. Resolutions I resolve to incorporate real-world, meaningful learning experiences in the classroom and to coach my students as to the professional expectations and discernments necessary for their success in the business world. I resolve to engage with students using appropriate Classroom Assessment techniques to meet the learning objectives I resolve to remain a supportive mental coach for my students to empower them to reach their potential. Success for a university is reflected by the performance of their graduates. Back to Teaching Elements Home

14. “What you are is God’s gift to you, what you become is your gift to God.” Hans URS von Balthasar Back to Teaching Elements Home