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Daniel Vollaro, Ph.D.

Writing and Communication Instructor

Communication Consultant

Teaching

I have spent much of the last fifteen years in the classroom. In this time, I learned that the key to successful teaching is not oratorical brilliance or genius-level intellect, but rather a commitment to what I call "structural pedagogy." The classroom is a miniature society, with laws and culture and a diverse citizenry. The master teacher pays careful attention to the structures that make this society function well. He is more like the drafter of a constitution than a dictator, judge, or inspirational speaker--a careful, strategic thinker who creates and manages an inspiring learning environment.

 

Teaching Assets

  • Winner, "Excellence In Pedagogy Award," Georgia Tech, Spring 2008
  • 10 years teaching experience 1994-1997; 2001-2008
  • M.A. Jewish-Christian Studies, Seton Hall University
  • Ph.D. English, Georgia State University
  • Practitioner of community based education
  • Creator of unique approaches to teaching Technical Communication

Writing/Communication

  • Composition I [1101] (9 sections)
  • Composition II [1102] (7 sections)
  • Technical Communication Practices (14 sections)
  • Sophomore English* (3 sections)
  • Developmental Reading (1 sections)
  • Independent Study - Usability Testing (1 section)

Literature

  • World Literature (5 sections)
  • American Literature (2 sections)

Ethics & Philosophy

  • Genocide Studies* (8 sections)
  • Introduction to Philosophy (2 sections)
  • Introduction to Philosophy - telecourse (2 sections)
  • Ethics and Moral Problems (1 sections)
  • Ethics and Moral Problems - telecourse (1 sections)
  • Ethics and Technology (1 sections)

Religious Studies

  • World Religions* (6 sections)
  • Quest for God* (6 sections)
  • Perspectives on Death and Dying (3 sections)
  • Comparative Religion (1 sections)
  • Morality* (1 sections)
  • Taoism Independent Study* (1 sections)