2018 Teaching Initiative Award Winner

Daniel G. Lannin, Ph.D.

• Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Iowa State University (2016)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology

Teaching Philosophy

I aspire to teach in a way that promotes students' meaningful, self-directed learning.

My motivation to become a college professor

I value being philosophical, curious, and caring. It seemed like being a college professor would be a place where I could live out those values.

The three most valuable methods that I bring to my teaching practices are

• Encouraging students' intrinsic motivation
• Facilitating students' self-reflection
• Broadening students' perspective

I want to continue to improve my teaching in the following ways

First, I would like to find outlets to get more involved in teaching at ISU and in the wider community. Second, I would like to learn how to incorporate technology into my teaching. Third, it is important for me to develop my skills as a scholar of teaching and learning. Finally, I would also like to grow in the area of social justice and multicultural competency and learn how to apply these aspects to my teaching more effectively.