Contact: dterada@hawaii.edu
Interest include but are not limited to:
- Academic Writing Skills,
- Error Correction
- Critical Thinking
- Topic development
- Essay Organization
- Research Methods
- Use of Credible Sources
- Reading as a means to develop writing
- Self-Directed Learning
- Study Skills
I have successfully taught and worked with a wide range of students from diverse backgrounds, levels of preparation, and proficiency levels. Prior to coming to UH Manoa I taught pre-college and college level composition for a number of years at several community colleges on Oahu. Primarily taught and worked with students from underrepresented and marginalized groups.
I do not like to lecturer and simply read off my slides. Instead, my classes are student-centered which require active student participation and engagement.
Notes:
- Lived in Japan for over ten years and taught English at numerous institutions (high school, university, interpretation/translation school, company classes).
- Also taught English as a Second Language classes to immigrant students in Seattle, Washington.
- Interested in online learning methods of delivery and the changing technology related to teaching writing.
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa. BA in History.
University of Birmingham (U.K.). MA in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (with merit).
Courses
Summer Semester 2024
- ENG-100: Composition I
Spring Semester 2024
- ENG-100: Composition I
- ENG-100: Composition I
- ENG-100: Composition I
Fall Semester 2023
- ENG-100: Composition I
- ENG-100: Composition I
- ENG-100: Composition I
Spring Semester 2023
- ENG-100: Composition I
- ENG-100: Composition I
Summer Semester 2023
- ENG-100: Composition I