Abstract
Faculty are motivated by multiple factors during their career paths. The author has been motivated primarily by curiosity about education, teaching, research, and the overall field of public administration. In the following essay, the author discusses the antecedents of this curiosity and the life events that have affected his career trajectory and have played a role in developing his teaching philosophy. The author concludes with the thought that curiosity helps instructors practice a shared humanity with their students, which is important for our public administration classrooms and overall governance in democracies.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | The Craft of Teaching in Public Affairs |
| Subtitle of host publication | Instructors Reflecting on the Tools and Tips of their Trade |
| Publisher | Taylor and Francis |
| Pages | 164-174 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781040183786 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781032671284 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2024 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Social Sciences
- General Business, Management and Accounting
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