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Faculty Profiles

 
 

Faculty Profiles

Salvatore J. Petrilli

Associate Dean for Academic Operations and General Education
College of Arts and Sciences

Science Building 123 A
516.877.4488
petrilli@adelphi.edu

 
General Information

Diplomas/Degrees

Diplomas/Degrees

Ed.D., Mathematics Education, Columbia University (2009)

M.A., Mathematics, Hofstra University (2006)

B.S., Mathematics, Â鶹ֱ²¥ (2005)

Personal Statement

Personal Statement

My decision to enter the academic world was motivated by a genuine desire to teach. My interest in the field of mathematics education was inspired by a high school mathematics teacher, Laurie Spector, who not only developed my mathematics skills but my confidence as well. I realize now that Laurie was the one who inspired my personal philosophy of education, "Teach with compassion and encouragement, in the process of developing independent critical thinking skills."

I believe my primary responsibility is to encourage the further development of students' critical thinking skills. I try to be aware of the diversity of learning styles and adapt my teaching methods accordingly. I believe in both the Aristotelian and Socratic/Constructivist methods, i.e., both the inductive and deductive methods. Using a variety of methods in the classroom, I am able to effectively teach the material, and challenge the students to think "outside the box."

I believe my roles are three in number: teacher, facilitator, and guide/mentor for students making academic and career choices. In my opinion, when a teacher assumes these roles, learning is a mutual endeavor - leading to fulfilling and successful achievement of goals.

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