Philosophy of Teaching
Stan Lee wrote, “With great power, comes great responsibility.” This was the mantra adopted by Peter Parker as told to him by his Uncle Ben in the Spider-Man comics. I believe that knowledge is that power. As a teacher, it is my responsibility to share my knowledge with learners to empower them.
What motivates me as a learner is identifying a gap in knowledge pertinent to my practice and seeking out experiences and support to bridge that gap. I’m also motivated by staying informed of what the “next big thing” is in pharmacy. When I do learn something new, I am excited to share it with others. As a second time learner in pharmacy school, I found my classmates to be point-driven. I can see how this is a motivating factor to some. I'm sure one of the challenges I will face as a teacher will be to tailor learning to what motivates others and not instill my own philosophy of what should be motivating on others.
The most important characteristic I value in a teacher is passion. Other characteristics include being knowledgeable, adaptable, and approachable, but above all else, passionate. I believe that when an educator is passionate, they will use every resource accessible to them to create opportunities for learners. That means not necessarily having all the answers, but knowing who the experts are and when to steer learners to those experts and experiences to build upon their own learning. Few things get me more excited than when I’m explaining something and see that “a-ha!” moment where the light bulb clicks in a learner’s eyes for the first time. There is a shared excitement between the teacher and learner. That is the moment I live for when teaching.
I do not have a preferred teaching style. I try to use whatever teaching style would be perceived to be most beneficial to my audience. Personally, I more of a casual, one-on-one type of teacher and prefer interacting with learners in small groups. This is the element in which I’m most comfortable. However, I do enjoy being in front of large groups. No matter the setting, I try to use techniques that keep the learners engaged and able to retain knowledge after my time with them is over. Although my style is more casual, I try to create structure with the limited time I have with learners to be efficient with their time and my own.
In everything I do, I am driven by a calling to always do the right thing. I find that the world I live in is black and white and “areas of gray” are only those instances where people look for good reasons to justify wrong doings. Realizing that this is a simplistic view of the world and many would disagree, I have yet to come across a time where something truly could not be defined as right or wrong. That is not to say I have not made hard decisions, because I have. I have recognized what the right thing to do is in spite of the consequences. With great knowledge, comes great responsibility. Sharing it to empower others is the right thing to do.
What motivates me as a learner is identifying a gap in knowledge pertinent to my practice and seeking out experiences and support to bridge that gap. I’m also motivated by staying informed of what the “next big thing” is in pharmacy. When I do learn something new, I am excited to share it with others. As a second time learner in pharmacy school, I found my classmates to be point-driven. I can see how this is a motivating factor to some. I'm sure one of the challenges I will face as a teacher will be to tailor learning to what motivates others and not instill my own philosophy of what should be motivating on others.
The most important characteristic I value in a teacher is passion. Other characteristics include being knowledgeable, adaptable, and approachable, but above all else, passionate. I believe that when an educator is passionate, they will use every resource accessible to them to create opportunities for learners. That means not necessarily having all the answers, but knowing who the experts are and when to steer learners to those experts and experiences to build upon their own learning. Few things get me more excited than when I’m explaining something and see that “a-ha!” moment where the light bulb clicks in a learner’s eyes for the first time. There is a shared excitement between the teacher and learner. That is the moment I live for when teaching.
I do not have a preferred teaching style. I try to use whatever teaching style would be perceived to be most beneficial to my audience. Personally, I more of a casual, one-on-one type of teacher and prefer interacting with learners in small groups. This is the element in which I’m most comfortable. However, I do enjoy being in front of large groups. No matter the setting, I try to use techniques that keep the learners engaged and able to retain knowledge after my time with them is over. Although my style is more casual, I try to create structure with the limited time I have with learners to be efficient with their time and my own.
In everything I do, I am driven by a calling to always do the right thing. I find that the world I live in is black and white and “areas of gray” are only those instances where people look for good reasons to justify wrong doings. Realizing that this is a simplistic view of the world and many would disagree, I have yet to come across a time where something truly could not be defined as right or wrong. That is not to say I have not made hard decisions, because I have. I have recognized what the right thing to do is in spite of the consequences. With great knowledge, comes great responsibility. Sharing it to empower others is the right thing to do.
Summary of Teaching Experiences
Pharm 5213: Experiential Learning 4 - Performance Evaluation and Communicating Your Value
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Type of Teaching: Practicum
Pharm 5225: Advanced Pharmaceutical Care 1 - 2-Part Diabetes Case
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Type of Teaching: Problem-based Learning
Building Professional Relationships: Student & New Practitioner Perspectives on the Roles of Pharmacist Preceptors & Mentors - PPA Mid Year Conference CE, Harrisburg, PA
Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD and Gale Garmong, PharmD Type of Teaching: Lecture, Recorded Interviews
How to Save a Life: Naloxone for Treatment of Opioid Overdose - UPMC Grand Rounds CE, Pittsburgh, PA
Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD Type of Teaching: Lecture
The Pennsylvania Pharmacist Care Network: Enhancing Your Role in Your Patients' Care - ACPA Special Programming, Pittsburgh, PA
Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD Type of Teaching: Lecture
Pharm 5213: Experiential Learning 4 - CLIP Workshop Report Out Session
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Type of Teaching: Small Group Facilitation
Pharm 5216: Pharmacotherapy of Cardiovascular Disease - Cardiology WISER Simulation
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Type of Teaching: Other - Simulation
Pharm 5110: Profession of Pharmacy 1 - Jones Family Experience
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Type of Teaching: Other - Standardized Patient
Pharm 5316: Pulmonology/Rheumatology - Respiratory Lab
University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Type of Teaching: Small Group Facilitation
The Patient Care Technician: Identifying the Technician's Role in Providing Direct Patient Care - Bidwell Training Center, Pittsburgh,PA
Brandon Antinopoulos, PharmD and Christine Jordan, PharmD Type of Teaching: Lecture
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