TEACHING PORTFOLIO
I have extensive experience as a sessional tutor and guest lecturer in Griffith's School of Government and International Relations. My subjects include 2002GIR 'Australian Politics'; 2013GIR 'Political Leadership'; and 1102GIR 'Mechanics of Power'.
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Overall student evaluations of my teaching emphasise my knowledge of and enthusiasm for the subject matter, engaging presentation style, and ability to clarify and explain difficult concepts. Students also noted that I am approachable and display a genuine care for their learning.
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I take pride in giving my lessons a practical element, whether that be through conducting a deliberative democracy session or federalism experiment, or by using my dog, Daisy, as a muse for a hypothetical policy making exercise.
STUDENT EVALUATIONS
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2018 - Guest Lecture
3102GIR Great Political Debates - Lecture on Democracy and Technology in the 21st Century
"Jacob was amazing, he was really good at getting discussion going... He is the best tutor I've ever had. He engaged all of us and was really respectful with what we had to contribute. He was really open to us contacting him outside class hours for assessment help which was really welcoming. He had extensive knowledge on the subject... I was extremely impressed by the way he remembered everyone's name by the second week in both of his subjects."
2018 - Guest Lecture
2004GIR Government Business Relations - Lecture on Constitutions, Federalism and Parliament
2018 - Guest Lecture
2002GIR Australian Politics - Lecture on the Australian Constitution, High Court and Federalism
2018 - Sessional Tutor
2002GIR Australian Politics
"He was polite, kind and compassionate. Also his dog Daisy is adorable and 110% enriched our learning."
"He did a great job making students feel connected to the tutorial programs... Jacob's feedback on assessment was encouraging, helpful, honest and fair... For me, each of these qualities made for a great member of the GIR teaching staff - a fantastic knowledge of the content, an encouraging and engaging teaching method, and instilling a legitimate desire to get to class each week!"
Policy cycle activity for 'Australian Politics' class, starring my dog, Daisy
2018 - Sessional Tutor
2013GIR Political Leadership
2017 - Sessional Tutor
1102GIR Mechanics of Power
"Jacob lets everyone speak in turn, always makes the class interesting and explains things if we don't understand...he is the best tutor at Griffith."
2017 - Guest Lecture
1102GIR Mechanics of Power - Lecture on federalism
2017 - Sessional Tutor
2002GIR Australian Politics
2017 - Sessional Tutor
2013GIR Political Leadership
2016 - Sessional Tutor
1102GIR Mechanics of Power
"Jacob presented the information in a clear and 'real' way. He encouraged class participation which benefitted all."
"Jacob is brilliant. Not only does he have extensive knowledge of the content, but delivers it in an engaging, interesting and well structured way... He has respect from his students and also shows respect towards us. He is more than willing to help out when needed and offers quality feedback. He is the best tutor I have ever had."
Public administration hypothetical scenario, featuring Daisy
2019 - Guest Lecture
2002GIR Australian Politics - Lecture on Elections and Voters; Lecture on the Australian Constitution, High Court and Federalism
2019 - Guest Lecture
2013GIR Political Leadership - Lecture Political Leadership in Federal countries
2019 - Sessional Tutor
2002GIR Australian Politics