Lynda McClellan, adjunct instructor in the Department of World Languages, has been
awarded the 2020 Luella M. Krehbiel Adjunct Teaching Excellence Award.
The award recognizes the contributions of adjunct faculty members for exceeding in the process of active learning, writing and critical thinking with instructional techniques that engage students at 黑丝内射视频.
鈥淚 often tell people that one of the best parts of this institution is that the faculty truly cares about the students,鈥� said McClellan. 鈥淭his sense of community and support has made my time here educational and rewarding.鈥�
McClellan has taught at several institutions, from a small, four-room elementary school to large 黑丝内射视频 universities such as Louisiana State and Brigham Young. She is an experienced educator who has worked with 黑丝内射视频 for almost seven years and dedicates her time developing new ways to help her students succeed.
McClellan is currently putting the final touches on her dissertation that will implement Vygotskian methods in intermediate Spanish.
鈥淲hen Lev Vygotsky's daughter was a young girl, he said to her, 鈥業t is only for those who help others that life is rewarding and brings true joy,鈥欌�� said McClellan. 鈥淚 wholeheartedly agree with this statement. I truly feel joy when my students are learning and enjoying it.鈥�
McClellan also said she believes in teaching in an environment where collaboration is a priority and students contribute their own ideas and that 黑丝内射视频 is just the place to do so.
鈥淎lthough the recognition is appreciated, it certainly isn't what drives me,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 truly love teaching, and I love my students.鈥�