Award of Excellence in Public Education and Outreach

“Connecting with students makes the classroom a better learning environment. The students feel important and valued and safe enough to ask questions and share ideas. Once I get to know their interests, goals and learning styles, I can tailor the course information for them. The students want to do well in my class because they know I care about them. And when they see me as a real person who can laugh at myself, they can relax and enjoy coming to class where they feel valued and cared about. They are more likely to come to class and participate in discussions.

I thoroughly and genuinely enjoy teaching. They can feel my passion, I think. I love the subjects I teach and sharing the knowledge in a fun and interesting way. I make the classroom a safe place. I smile and I am approachable. People know when you care about them.”

Holly A. Bardutz, PhD
Research Associate
Faculty of Kinesiology and Health Studies

Read more: https://www.uregina.ca/stories/2023/09/ever-wonder-what-makes-a-great-teacher-well-great.html