I joined the faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences at UTM in August of 1998. I teach introductory biology, cell biology, and seminar in biological sciences. I also guide students through undergraduate research in the field of molecular and cellular biology. My main objective in both the classroom and laboratory is to teach students how to think. Having students learn something about biology is secondary.
Writing is simply an extension of the thinking process.
I discourage students from memorizing definitions and concepts. I often tell them not to listen to me, but instead try to formulate their own definition and opinion on a certain topic. Their thoughts should be clear and concise. Personally, my thoughts are usually in ordered and simple segments that are clear enough for me to comprehend and follow. These thoughts should, then, be conveyed onto paper in the same manner.