My teaching philosophy

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My teaching philosophy

• Theoretical foundations.
• Writing Across the Curriculum.
• Media literacy.
• Class format.
• Evaluation.

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Theoretical foundations

• Knowledge in action.
• Experiential learning.
• Passion.

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Writing

• Peer review.
• Analysis of writing styles.
• Text analysis.
• Text production.

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Media literacy

• Audiovisual culture.
• Motivation.
• Media literacy.
• Media production.

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Class format

• Agenda.
• Brief lecture.
• Group activities.
• Next class.

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Group Activities Objectives

• Ample opportunities to interact and actively
  participate.
• Production of knowledge.
• Production of written texts and media texts.
• Critical analysis.

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Films

• Analysis of scenes from films and TV shows
• Elements of crime.
• Stalking.
• Criminology theories.
• Homicides.
• Analysis of documentaries and feature films.

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Music

• Analysis of songs.
• Edition of songs.
• Production of songs

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Games

• The Apprentice.
• Amazing Race.
• Jeopardy.
• Who wants to be a millionaire?

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Outside-class projects

• Production of documentaries.
• Criminal trial observations.
• Observation of Criminal Justice professionals.
• Surveys.

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Evaluation

• Student participation.
• Test banks.
• Permanent feedback.
• Evaluation practice of exam and papers.