Jonathan H. Harrington

Preferred Name:
Jonathan Harrington (He, Him)
Dept:
STIPENDS-INSTRUCTION
Title:
Stipend/Coord Fac, Exmt Emp
Email:
Jonathan.H.Harring1@seattlecolleges.edu
Campus:
North Seattle College
Mailstop:
3NC2312
Phone:
360/475-7766

Courses

American Government (LEC) — Class#26644
  • Course Title: American Government
  • Subject: POLS&
  • Catalog #: 202
  • Credits: 5
  • Class Day: ARR
  • Start Time: ARR
  • End Time: ARR
  • Building: Online (NSONL)
  • Room:
  • Section: D1
  • Class#: 26644
Introduction to Political Science (LEC) — Class#26643
  • Course Title: Introduction To Political Science
  • Subject: POLS&
  • Catalog #: 101
  • Credits: 5
  • Class Day: ARR
  • Start Time: ARR
  • End Time: ARR
  • Building: Online (NSONL)
  • Room:
  • Section: D1
  • Class#: 26643
No classes were found this quarter.

Personal Statement

Hello everyone! I want to briefly introduce myself and my teaching philosophy. First and foremost, it is critical for all educators to embrace and celebrate people from all walks of life, from every background, color, and creed. As someone who has spent many years working and living overseas, I not only accept diversity but passionately seek it in my daily life. I love what I do.

Each student has their own unique experiences to bring to the table. My job is to allow them to let them all out through discussion, group projects, or focused research while also throwing out some specialized content and skill-building along the way. I also bring my considerable overseas experiences into the classroom, including conversational fluency in Mandarin, expertise in East Asian politics and policy, travel to more than 40 countries, and over seven years of overseas living experience. Students respect instructors who ‘walk the walk’ and actively engage in the world around them. Encouraging students to explore topics they love or finding synergies between work and school are great motivators and usually lead to great learning outcomes. 

I am a slavish believer in the old Boy Scout motto, “Be prepared.” One of the great joys of teaching is that you never know what will come up in class on any given day. Given the fast pace of change, it is crucial to always keep up with the latest research and follow current events. I refresh my courses every semester to ensure that my material matches the constantly changing needs of my students. I am passionate about learning and implementing the newest online instructional technologies. I have used Canvas, Moodle, and Blackboard. I strive to integrate new technology features into my classroom as soon as they become available. My online shells are resource-rich, full of videos, personal lectures, group project prompts, and ‘mashups.’ I have found that the most critical element for achieving successful online student outcomes is constant communication. Students need to know that you care about them and are always there, every day, ready to help. Instructors who let their online classes ‘hang’ for days quickly lose the trust and respect of students. Caring also includes understanding the personal as well as professional needs of my students. Caring may include forging friendships or bending over backward to ensure someone achieves their educational and career goals. Or, it may just involve lending a friendly ear to students struggling with work or family demands.

Degrees & Certificates

Ph.D. in Political Science