Titus Pacho Philosophy
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I have over ten years of professional experience in teaching philosophy-related subjects, coaching, mentoring, research, consulting, professional development training, and community engagement. I am passionate about teaching, coaching, mentoring, research, writing, community service, empowering others, and networking. I hold a PhD in Educational Science (specialising in philosophy of education) from the University of Hamburg in Germany, a Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the University of Zimbabwe, and a Bachelor of Education from Kenyatta University in Kenya. I have also done three semesters of a Baccalaureate in Philosophy as a bridging programme for a Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Italy. I have been a visiting scholar at Leiden University and Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
I am a motivated educator driven to inspire students to pursue academic and personal excellence. I aim to equip students with relevant knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to respond appropriately to the everyday realities of the world. My focus is to develop students’ creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to transform situations and improve the conditions of society. I endeavour to create a challenging and engaging learning environment in which students become lifelong learners.
I am interested in critical and creative pedagogy that encourages students to actively participate in class and society. I employ a variety of teaching methods interchangeably to develop critical and creative thinking, recognising that no one method is sufficient in the teaching and learning process. My courses customarily accommodate interactive lectures, group discussions, class presentations, group work, project work, questions and answers, and community service learning. In class presentations, for example, I sometimes give students handouts and ask them to read and reflect on them; afterwards, they can give a short presentation in class for discussion. I also ask them to read an article or a book chapter and present the contents using their own words. After a student presents his/her findings, members of the class ask questions and critique the presentation. I found out that in this way, students boost their confidence, learn how to defend certain positions, respond reasonably to criticisms, and apply suggestions creatively to improve their knowledge, rather than merely reacting to criticism emotionally and unreasonably. Thus, students benefit by getting insight into their ideas and seeing if they need improvement or a shift of focus.
I believe in developing students who are problem-solvers and not problem-creators. I believe that both the teacher and the students are subjects who know through discovery, questioning, and investigation. Therefore, my main task as a teacher is to present facts as problems for investigation. I see teaching being connected to research and community service to narrow the gap between theory and practice, the academy and the community. I believe that new scholarship and community service enrich teaching, making it more relevant and dynamic.
I view my students as active participants in the teaching-learning process rather than passive recipients. I encourage dialogue that challenges the culture of silence, passivity, and the blind following of customs and traditions with unquestioning loyalty to authority. Consequently, I create a democratic classroom environment where criticisms and divergent opinions are respected and where diversity is seen as a spice of life rather than a threat. I embrace a person-centred curriculum in which attention to each student is enhanced. I insist on individual care and concern for each student, even though sometimes an educational institution can be large and complex.
My approach to student assessment is based on mastery of the course content, creativity, critical thinking, and application. The requirements for my courses often include written assignments in the form of term papers, class presentations, oral examinations, and final examinations. In all these, I set high standards of excellence while offering relevant instructions and timely feedback, besides being available to help students meet these requirements. I believe in life-long learning. I participate in various continuing professional development activities to develop and improve my professional practice and to remain relevant in the dynamic world.

Subjects

  • Academic Writing Diploma-Doctorate/PhD

  • Business Ethics O level-Doctorate/PhD

  • Philosophy O level-Doctorate/PhD

  • Ethics O level-Doctorate/PhD

  • Qualitative research Diploma-Doctorate/PhD

  • Academic Writing (Research) Diploma-Doctorate/PhD

  • Educational courses Diploma-Doctorate/PhD

  • Applied Ethics O level-Doctorate/PhD

Experience

  • Senior Lecturer (Jul, 2019–Present) at Kisii University -Kisii
    Teaching, curriculum design and review, research supervision, research, coaching, mentoring, and community service.
  • Lecturer (Mar, 2018–Jul, 2018) at Mount Meru University, Mwanza
    Teaching and curriculum design
  • Lecturer (Oct, 2015–Jun, 2019) at St. Augustine University of Tanzania, Mwanza
    Teaching, curriculum design and review, research supervision, research, coaching, mentoring, and community service.
  • Lecturer (Jan, 2012–Mar, 2013) at Ndomboshawa Theological College, Harare
    Teaching and curriculum design
  • Lecturer (Sep, 2011–Mar, 2013) at Heartfelt Institute of Ministry, Harare
    Teaching and curriculum design.
  • Tutorial Assistant (Mar, 2011–Mar, 2013) at Zimbabwe Open University, Harare
    Conducted seminars and tutorials, module development, and review.

Education

  • PhD in Educational Science (Oct, 2013–Apr, 2017) from University of Hamburg / Germany
  • Master of Arts Degree in Philosophy (Jan, 2008–Jan, 2010) from University of Zimbabwe, Harare
  • Bachelor of Education (Arts) (Sep, 1999–Dec, 2003) from Kenyatta University, Nairobi County

Fee details

    KSh1,500–2,000/hour (US$11.63–15.50/hour)

    Based on the place and level of the student

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