Tanya Gardner, Ph.D.
Professor
Communications, Arts & Humanities
Contact Information
Marple901 S. Media Line Road
Media, PA 19063
610-723-2000
Room Number: 2315
Phone: 610-359-5045
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Being an educator is truly an honor! My teaching philosophy reflects my passion for helping students understand the interdependent, interactional nature of the communication process. As a teacher, I guide students in analyzing course material critically while also helping them connect course content to their everyday lives. I use different pedagogical approaches in my classes, such as cross-disciplinary and collaborative learning experiences and service-learning opportunities, to support these objectives. I also aim to foster a sense of community in the classroom to create a positive learning environment.
Degrees
- Ph.D. in Communication, Culture and Media Studies (Health Communication research specialization)
- M.A. in Human Communication Studies
- B.A. in Communication Studies
- A.A. in Communication Studies
Awards, Grants and other Scholarly Recognitions
- Edward A. Bouchet Graduate Honor Society Inductee, Howard University
- AEJMC MAC Division 2021 Carolyn Stroman Award
- Cathy Hughes School of Communications Board of Visitors Fellowship, Howard University
- The Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, Delaware County Community College
- Educational Foundations Mini-Grant, Delaware County Community College
- Information Literacy Signature Assignment Award, Delaware County Community College
- Samuel Mercer Jr. Teaching Award, Drexel University
Academic Biography
Courses Taught Communication Theory (COMM 201) Communication Across Cultures (COMM 102) Public Speaking (COMM 111) Interpersonal Communication (COMM 100)
Scholarly Interests
- Health disparities
- Community resilience
- Advance care planning
- Experiential/service-learning
