2008 Woodie Awards
Delta teacher Review: Dr. Robin R. Lyons
Longtime Delta instructor reviewed by students and faculty
Max Arrechea
Issue date: 11/5/04 Section: Opinion
A requisite for some students is to take physical science, so one option is to take Dr. Robin R. Lyons for Geography 1 or all of it's introductory classes such as human and world regional.
Lyons obtained a B.A. in geography and English from University of British Columbia, M.S. in geography from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in geography and population studies from University of Hawaii.
Lyons had taught college-level geography in Hawaii for almost 30 years and decided to come to Delta eight years ago.
"Stockton has a great location between the mountains and the coast, so I am able to attend many more professional meetings here than Hawaii," Lyons explained.
Lyons goal has always been to learn as much as he could about the world and share it with others. He likes the various ethnic groups and nationalities of students that attend Delta.
"The facilities here are superb including instructional support, the athletic fields, and gyms." Lyons said.
Lyons does not like the fact that many students do not seem to be interested in learning an education. He said that during his first class, he asked how many students would like an "A" or passing grade without reading the text, coming to class or studying and many students raised their hands.
"I told those so called students they are here for the wrong reason." Lyons said.
Lyons added that he is shocked that many students do not read the newspaper or have never read a novel.
Students cannot name any Nobel prize winner, but they know names of all T.V. shows and recording stars who make absolutely no contribution to our society, Lyons included.
Lyons loves to travel and learn more about this fascinating planet and the people who share it. He tries to emphasize critical thinking and global awareness to help dispel the ethnocentrism that some students display.
"Some students say that my classes are difficult, especially the Physical Geography class... certainly it can not be more difficult than other physical sciences such as chemistry, physics, geology or astronomy. If students have a good math and science background, Geography is not difficult at all," Lyons said.
Lyons obtained a B.A. in geography and English from University of British Columbia, M.S. in geography from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in geography and population studies from University of Hawaii.
Lyons had taught college-level geography in Hawaii for almost 30 years and decided to come to Delta eight years ago.
"Stockton has a great location between the mountains and the coast, so I am able to attend many more professional meetings here than Hawaii," Lyons explained.
Lyons goal has always been to learn as much as he could about the world and share it with others. He likes the various ethnic groups and nationalities of students that attend Delta.
"The facilities here are superb including instructional support, the athletic fields, and gyms." Lyons said.
Lyons does not like the fact that many students do not seem to be interested in learning an education. He said that during his first class, he asked how many students would like an "A" or passing grade without reading the text, coming to class or studying and many students raised their hands.
"I told those so called students they are here for the wrong reason." Lyons said.
Lyons added that he is shocked that many students do not read the newspaper or have never read a novel.
Students cannot name any Nobel prize winner, but they know names of all T.V. shows and recording stars who make absolutely no contribution to our society, Lyons included.
Lyons loves to travel and learn more about this fascinating planet and the people who share it. He tries to emphasize critical thinking and global awareness to help dispel the ethnocentrism that some students display.
"Some students say that my classes are difficult, especially the Physical Geography class... certainly it can not be more difficult than other physical sciences such as chemistry, physics, geology or astronomy. If students have a good math and science background, Geography is not difficult at all," Lyons said.