teaching

Dr. Jonathan S. Marion

TEACHING

Simply stated, I love working with students

and I love to teach. As far as my teaching

philosophy, it can best be summarized by

the two words: “expect” and “respect.” I

find that as long as my expectations and

criteria as an instructor are clear, that not

only can I set the bar high for my students,

but they can reach it as well. Even if

somewhat overly reductionistic, I think that

Malcolm Forbes Jr.’s contention that the

purpose of education is to replace an empty

mind with an open one is valuable. While I

may be teaching certain classes and certain

course materials, ultimately, it is not a

“subject” that I am teaching, but my

students.

Nominated for Distinguished Faculty
Award for Excellence in Teaching,
Palomar College (2008)

Nominated for President’s Award for
Outstanding Contributions to
Student Success, CSUSM (2007)