In this “Standing In The Gap” episode, Dr. Tonjua Williams sits down with educator Dawn Joyce, an esteemed English professor at the SPC Clearwater Campus, to delve into effective teaching strategies for diverse learners. Dawn shares her journey to becoming an educator and the innovative methods she employs to engage her students meaningfully.
Dr. Williams and Dawn discuss the critical role of understanding each student’s unique background and needs, the responsible use of emerging technologies like AI, and the significant value of passionate and supportive faculty members in higher education. The conversation also touches on the importance of online learning, scholarships, and study abroad opportunities, all aimed at enhancing student retention and success.
Tune in to learn how personalized instruction and building strong relationships with students can lead to transformative educational experiences.
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Some key points of the interview include:
- The reason why Dawn Joyce chose to become an educator
- Different teaching strategies in high school and college
- The unique way of Dawn for learning methods
- On recognizing the emerging technologies like AI tools in education
- How Dawn stands in the gap as a professor
- The importance of faculty in higher education
- On navigating online learning
- SPC’s priority: new student learning system and faculty support
Dawn teaches Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) with Dr. Nan Morelli-White during the fall and spring semesters. She also teaches World Literature and Comp 2 online. With summer World Literature, and takes take on short-term study abroad programs each year.
- May 2015 – Australia/New Zealand
- May 2016 – China/Hong Kong
- May 2017 – Australia/New Zealand
- May 2018– Ecuador
- May 2019– Japan
- May 2022 – Scandavia
Dawn graduated from CSU: Sacramento with a Master’s Degree in English and an emphasis in pedagogy, and taught high school for several years in California, and has always enjoyed teaching the fundamentals of composition.