Beyond Surviving: Reflections on My Development as an Educator

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26209/td2025vol18iss11867

Keywords:

reflection, Maslow’s Hierarchy, teaching goals, content, human connection, personal development

Abstract

This reflective essay looks at my journey and growth as an educator in large lecture introductory courses. Using Maslow’s hierarchy of needs as a framework, the essay explores how the challenges and demands of teaching change as one gains expertise in the field.

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Published

2025-04-04

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2025): A Blossoming SoTL Culture

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Articles & Essays