Lizette Alonso
Human Communications Professor
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA USA
“I believe that teachers should remind themselves and their students that they are human and imperfect.”
California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA USA
“I believe that teachers should remind themselves and their students that they are human and imperfect.”
Human Communications Professor
I help students build communication skills.
I teach HCOM100 at CSUF. On a typical day, I wake up at 9AM and head to CSUF. Before my classes, I head over to the department office to prep and organize for class. During my assigned sections, I lecture about various communication topics and go over any assignments or concepts. After class, I stick around to talk to students and answer questions during my office hours. Afterwards, I head home. At home, I grade any assignments, like speeches or papers, and prepare for upcoming lectures.
"Originally, I wanted to pursue performing arts due to my dance and cheerleading background. I received backlash from my parents because they felt that major would not lead to a sustainable career pathway."
Ms. Alonso's doesn't think she has a set teaching style. This is because her batch of students changes each semester, so she has to change her style to cater to the class. As a result, each class is taught differently.
There are times where sections will be less engaged than others. This could be because of the class time or simply the engagement of the students.
Ms. Alonso deals with off-sections by incorporating activities or memes in her lectures that can help engage the class. If needed, she'll "coerce" her students by reminding them that participation is a fundamental part of their grade.
Ms. Alonso says that grading is a tedious aspect of grading. Also, having to give students low grades makes her feel like the bad guy. However, seeing the improvement of students is a rewarding aspect of the task.
at CSUF