Teaching Philosophy
I am passionate about teaching and learning. I believe that everyone has the potential to learn and grow, and I am committed to creating a supportive and challenging environment where students can reach their full potential.
My teaching approach is student-centered. I believe that students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process. Therefore, I use a variety of teaching methods to keep students engaged, including:
Active Learning
I incorporate active learning techniques such as group work, discussions, and problem-solving activities to keep students engaged in the learning process.
Real-World Examples
I use real-world examples to help students understand the concepts they are learning. This helps them see the relevance of these concepts in their own lives.
"Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow."
Feedback
I provide regular feedback to students to help them improve their understanding of the concepts they are learning. This feedback helps students identify areas where they need improvement and gives them the support they need to succeed.
I believe that my role as a teacher is not only to teach students the concepts and material in the course curriculum but also to instill in them the important skill of learning independently from books, the internet, or any other resource without the help of a teacher. This skill is essential for being a lifelong learner.
It is a teacher’s responsibility to keep students motivated, interested, and eager to learn. My goal is to cultivate my students’ interest so that they become keen and curious learners, knowing how to use these skills in their day-to-day lives. I like to support my students and believe that a teacher mentors students not only inside the classroom but outside as well.
When I start the class, I first review what we learned in the previous session and then discuss what we will cover in that day’s class, ending with the importance and application of the topic. While teaching, I seek feedback to see if the students have any questions. I have observed that when I repeatedly ask for questions, it encourages students, even the shy ones, to participate. I make sure everyone understands what I have explained before moving on. To keep students engaged, I call on them randomly to answer questions, and if they cannot answer, I help them. My purpose in doing this is to keep them attentive.
Before wrapping up the class, I quickly go over what we covered and ask if they have any further questions. I believe it is important not only to be knowledgeable about the topic you are teaching but also to plan how you will deliver the content, considering the background of your audience. I try to go to the class fully prepared with comprehensive supporting material.
I have been teaching complex courses like Calculus, Computer Programming, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning. These courses are intimidating for many students, and they often do not want to pursue engineering and technology fields because of these subjects, especially Math. As an instructor, I always aim to teach in a way that helps students grasp these hard concepts while enjoying my classes. To achieve this, I spend several hours preparing my lectures to convey my points effectively. In class, I ensure that everyone has understood the topic before moving on.
It is essential to have office hours, but one trait my students admire is my availability. When a student requests an appointment, I try to meet them as soon as possible instead of waiting for my office hours.
At one of my institutions, most of my students were international students who were new not only to the program but also to the country. Initially, I noticed they were reluctant to ask questions and were shy to book appointments. I decided to have one-on-one “get to know you” meetings with all my students. While this process takes time with a large group, it works well. It gives me an idea of their strengths, weaknesses, and circumstances, allowing me to empathize and support them accordingly. They also become comfortable asking questions related to the course and discussing other issues.
I am committed to creating a supportive and challenging learning environment where students can reach their full potential. By implementing these principles, I aim to create a dynamic and supportive learning environment where students can thrive.
After participating in Mehwish's class (computer class) at Action for Healthy Community in 2021, I can honestly say that she is an organized, practician, and driven teacher who inspires her students and supports their daily goals. Mehwish has the ability to communicate with each student and is talented for making tricky subjects understandable Her commitment to innovating and thinking outside the box, combined with her positive attitude, brings her credit to any school she chooses to move to. I can wholeheartedly recommend Mehwish to you with no reservations.
I cannot express enough how highly I recommend Ms. Mehwish as a professor. She has a passion for teaching, and it showed in every class She always ensured that complex topics were easy to understand, and she was always available outside of class to provide additional support and guidance. She fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students felt comfortable participating. She was a great mentor who was always willing to give advice and provide support. She is a dedicated and skilled educator who goes above and beyond to ensure her students succeed. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from her.
I know Ms. Mughal for the past 18 years. She was our Lecturer for Mathematics at the University of Karachi, Pakistan. She taught us two courses during my undergraduate During our interaction, I found Ms. Mughal to be extremely professional in her teaching. Her teaching materials were very well researched and presented in a manner that was understandable to all students with different learning needs. I was her class representative, so I had the chance to observe her more closely. Students generally don’t have any difficulty in her classes, and she was always happy to provide additional support whenever needed. Ms. Mughal provided a constructive and inclusive environment where students had the chance to participate equally. An important aspect that I like about her approach to teaching was understanding flaws in the teaching methods back at that time. The teaching was more passive and limited consideration was given to active methods. She addressed this issue and I believe that this was because she was an extremely bright student herself. She stood first in the faculty. So, I think she had appreciated the problem students were facing.
I had the pleasure of having Mehwish Abbasi as an Instructor at FAST - National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (NUCES) Karachi I would highly recommend Mehwish Abbasi for an exceptional teacher, mentor and well-deserving of Teaching Excellence Award. Her willingness to go above and beyond for her students, whether it be through office hours or extra help sessions, truly sets her apart as a top-notch educator. She has made an invaluable contribution to the education of her students and has earned the respect and admiration of both her colleagues and learners.
It is my great opportunity to write this recommendation letter for Mehwish Abbasi, a highly qualified computer teacher ever found in my life If I don’t write this recommendation letter it won’t be fair and justice to her. I strongly believe that she is so committed and knowledgeable in her subject matter and capable to handle all the levels of students at the same time that I never saw that kind of excellency in teaching practices while teaching in Action for Healthy Community. Furthermore, she deserves to be rewarded for extraordinary teaching skills and in-depth knowledge and fully confident in her subject matter while teaching any kind of students. She is at the topmost level and a model in teaching field and practices. Also, I am strongly confident that she will be a great researcher to explore and create innovations in computer science and file patents in future. I wish her bright future and meaningful life forever being a light and a mentor for all.
I am very much thankful to you for your support at all the times and dedication which you had put in teaching us computer skills. I really enjoyed learning computer skills from you and I am proud to say that I have been your student. Once again thank you much for the knowledge you shared with us and making us more confident with computer skills. You are the best teacher ever Mehwish.
Miss Mehwish taught me Calculus during the first year of my university. Although she was teaching for the first time , she had complete command over her course and taught in a way which was very easy to understand for the students. Her academic excellence was evident through her teaching skills. I wish her all the best for her future endeavors.