The core of my teaching methodology includes both traditional and technology-based techniques. The main goal is to be able to convey knowledge in a simple and meaningful way to students. Mainly by teaching fundamentals and relating course topics to real-world situations. Teaching is defined as “helping someone learn or showing or telling someone how to do something.” The key words I use in the definition are “show or tell” because this expression guides my teaching philosophy. I also agree with the words of John Cotton Dana, “He who dares to teach must never stop learning”, I view teaching as a continuous, mutual and symbiotic learning process. So, I strive to learn from the feedback I receive while teaching. It is also important for an instructor to be willing to adopt new pedagogy when necessary, and to also seek to improve their teaching methods. This process of learning and teaching has greatly shaped and influenced my delivery methods and has greatly improved and strengthened my abilities as an instructor. I believe that the duty of an instructor is not limited to the effective delivery of course material. An instructor must take a holistic approach in his or her classroom by inspiring and encouraging students to achieve greater heights in order to reach their full potential. The instructor should help cultivate a good study habit and, where appropriate, the instructor should inspire life lessons such as work ethic, confidence, independence, and discipline. This information delivered to students in subtle ways has the potential to shape their lives in positive ways long after they have completed the course and parted ways with the instructor. An instructor or teacher must effectively communicate facts and information...... middle of paper ......n the next class. This method ensures that students read the course material. Laboratory sessions are very important in exposing chemistry students to the basics of scientific experimentation. Usually the labs are synchronized with the topics during the semester, this is important because the topics taught in class are reinforced by the lab experience. Assessment is an important part of teaching. It is a measure of students' understanding of the material being taught. I use formal assessments in the form of tests and quizzes. I continue to strive to improve my teaching, it is a continuous learning process and I still have room to grow. I hope to continue to improve and keep up with technological changes and educational best practices. This constant desire for improvement will lead towards the overall objective of achieving excellence in teaching...