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My Teaching.

Huai-yu Chen believes in the power of active learning. She employs strategies - such as game-based learning, group discussions, and brainstorming - to develop problem-solving skills and ensure the classroom community can blossom and grow together.

Courses that I have taught

COM 252:
Interpersonal Communication

2022 Fall - 2024 Spring | Instructors of record | Undergraduate Lectures

Learning Goals:

  • Enhance students' understanding and application of interpersonal communication skills.

  • Explore the complexities of human communication, including social and psychological influences.

  • Improve students' personal and professional communication through theory and application.

 

My Teaching Strategies:

  • Combine theory with practical application to deepen understanding.

  • Encourage critical evaluation of interpersonal relationships and communication issues.

  • Foster skill development in navigating interactions, resolving conflicts, and building meaningful connections.

 

Assessing Student Success:

  • Evaluate students’ understanding of basic concepts in interpersonal communication through interactive, real-time quizzes.

  • Assess students’ ability to apply interpersonal communication theories in various contexts through group projects, final presentations, and in-class reflection activities.

  • Measure critical thinking and problem-solving skills through in-class group discussions and brainstorming sessions.

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Sample Syllabus:
2023 Spring [PDF]

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Teacher Course Evaluation Records

  • Spring 2024, Section 012: Teacher Quality: 5.0/5 | Course Quality: 5.0/5 | Respondent Rate: 20/27

  • Fall 2023, Section 014: Teacher Quality: 4.7/5 | Course Quality: 4.5/5 | Respondent Rate: 18/25

  • Fall 2023, Section 015: Teacher Quality: 4.7/5 | Course Quality: 4.4/5 | Respondent Rate: 18/25 

  • Spring 2023, Section 004: Teacher Quality: 4.8/5 | Course Quality: 4.9/5 | Respondent Rate: 19/28

  • Spring 2023, Section 005: Teacher Quality: 4.7/5 | Course Quality: 4.9/5 | Respondent Rate: 16/27 

  • Fall 2022, Section 018: Teacher Quality: 4.4/5 | Course Quality: 4.6/5 | Respondent Rate: 15/34 

  • Fall 2022, Section 019: Teacher Quality: 4.7/5 | Course Quality: 4.4/5 | Respondent Rate: 14/34 

COM 315:
Communication Theory

2024 Spring |

Instructors of record |

Undergraduate Lectures

Learning Goals:

  • Provide a thorough understanding of communication processes through various theoretical perspectives.

  • Explore the development of communication theory and inquiry.

  • Introduce key communication theories, including systems, cognitive, behavioral, affective, and others.

 

My Teaching Strategies:

  • Present multiple perspectives to build a comprehensive understanding of communication theory.

  • Engage students with different communication frameworks such as symbolic interactionism, critical theory, and more.

  • Encourage exploration of both traditional and contemporary theories.

 

Assessing Student Success:

  • Evaluate students’ understanding of communication theories through in-class games, short essays, and exams.

  • Assess the application of theoretical perspectives to real-world communication scenarios through a leading facilitator approach.

  • Evaluate students' ability to analyze, apply, and create communication theories by supporting them design their own theories for real-world situations.

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Sample Syllabus:
2024 Spring [PDF]

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Teacher Course Evaluation Records

  • Spring 2024, Section 003: Teacher Quality: 4.5/5 | Course Quality: 4.5/5 | Respondent Rate: 13/21

Recent Feedback on Me from Students

  • "SUPER understanding of her students and is always looking forward to helping." -- COM351, Spring 2024

  • "I felt like she really cared about us not only as students but as people." -- COM351, Spring 2024

  • "The professor for this course was amazing, always bringing a happy, lighthearted environment to class with her." -- COM351, Spring 2024

  • The instructor was very involved in conversations and made everyone feel respected and safe. -- COM252, Spring 2024

  • "She made students feel like their opinions and experiences mattered." -- COM252, Spring 2024

Recent Feedback on Courses from Students

  • "Learning about all the different kinds of communication theory has allowed me to think on a higher level about the world." -- COM351, Spring 2024

  • "The homework was straightforward, and the structure of the class made it much easier to handle than other communications courses I've taken." ​-- COM351, Spring 2024

  • "The way that she broke up our final paper into parts was extremely helpful and made the final paper much easier and less stressful." ​-- COM351, Spring 2024

  • "This course was so helpful that I used all the skills we learned in class outside the classroom. -- COM252, Spring 2024

  • "I got to meet new people in the classroom, and it was very fun and engaging." -- COM252, Spring 2024

  • "The classes were very organized, easy to follow, and additional resources were provided." -- COM252, Spring 2024

Recent Suggestions on Me & Courses from Students

  • "Nothing; she is an absolute gem of an instructor." -- COM351, Spring 2024

  • "To be honest, I wouldn't change anything. The in–person experience in this class is one of the best I've ever experienced."  -- COM351, Spring 2024

  • "I wouldn't change anything because she did a very good job teaching."  -- COM252, Spring 2024

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