Keith Delaney, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Keith Delaney is a Continuing Lecturer in the department of Earth and Environmental Sciences within the Faculty of Science. He is described as passionate, motivational, engaging, and encourages collaborative work. Of his teaching style, one student says, “He excels in relating his teachings to the real world, which I think is a great way to teach as it makes concepts not only more understandable but also easier to remember as there are real life examples to relate it to”. Another student mentions: “His enthusiasm and openness to help in those classes made the learning curve of entering a new field of science that much less intimidating”. Students enjoy his courses because of how engaging he makes them, noting: “He always makes the course content fun, interesting, and engaging on a daily basis which has helped form my new interest in earth science.” Keith’s pedagogical methods create a lasting influence on his students’ lives; many comment on Keith’s ability to build an excellent rapport with his students and that they get to know him very well, a rarity for a first-year course. A colleague sums up Keith’s teaching philosophy and methods by saying, “Keith is one of the most caring, accomplished, and productive instructors I have observed or worked with in my academic career. He works tirelessly to inspire and improve the learning experience for students”.