My name is Erik Medina-- you can call me Erik or Mr. Medina, whichever you prefer!

I have been teaching math at Gavilan College for four years, and I am looking forward to being your instructor this semester!

I am originally from Pennsylvania; lived in New Mexico for a handful of years; and moved to California in 2016. I do really enjoy math, but it isn't my life-- a few of my hobbies include playing soccer, reading, chess, and hanging out with friends.

A few beliefs that I have about teaching and learning that I would like to share with you are:

Learning is most meaningful when it is relevant to our real lives. For this reason, I will whenever possible try to connect the topics of our statistics course to our real lives.
Learning is most enjoyable when it is engaging. Thus, I will engage you during class sessions with activities such as Kahoot games.
Content is understandable when it is presented in an organized fashion. I will do my best to present topics in an organized fashion and to communicate due dates clearly.
We learn most when we approach a topic with curious minds. Nobody knows everything (in fact, there are undoubtedly certain topics about which you know much more than I do), and there is no shame in admitting we do not know or understand a concept. From making mistakes and seeking answers inquisitively, we will learn much more! The process of learning is much more valuable than merely "getting the answers right"!
Finally, each person is a human being first and a student second. With that in mind, I strive to be as approachable as possible, and I know that many of you lead very busy lives. Please communicate with me via email or during office hours if you are having any difficulties in the class, and I will try to get you on the path to success!

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