CENTER for EXCELLENCE in TEACHING
Dr. David Naylor
1994 Excellence in Teaching Award Recipient
Dr. David Naylor is originally from Ohio, where he received his Bachelor of Arts from the Ohio State University, his Master’s from Cleveland State University, and his doctorate from the University of Akron. Before coming to CSU in 1988, Dr. Naylor taught at the University of Akron, Wayland Baptist University in Texas, and Tri County Technical College in Anderson, SC. Dr. Naylor now serves as Professor of Sociology and the Chair of the Behavioral Sciences Department.
Along with his love of Charleston, the desire to teach at a small, Christian, liberal arts college in the South led Dr. Naylor to accept a job at Charleston Southern. When he arrived, the friendliness of the people made him feel right at home.
Dr. Naylor uses several teaching techniques in the classroom he has found successful. One is learning groups. Students are assigned to groups at the beginning of the semester, and a leader is chosen for the group to serve as guide. While he has found this method does not work for all classes, it is effective in several.
Dr. Naylor is introducing learning with video, multimedia and portfolio presentations in his classes. In the Homeless Experience class, Dr. Naylor takes the students to the homeless shelter where they work with the people there and then process their experiences in class.
Dr. Naylor attributes his teaching excellence to his love of the subject. He feels that when a professor knows the subject matter, and enjoys teaching it, he/she learns to adapt to fit how the students learn. Teaching is an art form that has to be practiced and continually refreshed. I’ve never taught the same class the same way twice, he says. You just go up there and do it. You find what you love to do, and I have the privilege of doing just that. He finds people and society interesting, and it fascinates him to learn what make it all tick.
Dr. Naylor has several interests besides society and teaching. They include boating, gardening, home renovating, and movie-going.
Other Winners Include ...
2007: Dr. John Kuykendall
2006: Dr. Aaron Baldwin
2005: Dr. Don Clerico
2004: Dr. Amy Nolan
2003: Dr. Pamela Peek
2003: Dr. Stan Perrine
2002: Dr. Scott Yarbrough
2001: Dr. David Phillips
1999: Dr. Maxwell Rollins
1998: Dr. Arnold Hite
1997 and 1990: Dr. Steve Best
1996: Dr. Susan Styles
1995: Professor Katherine Huger
1994: Dr. David Naylor
1993: Dr. Delores Jones
1992: Dr. Tunis Romein
1991: Professor Linda Gooding
1989: Dr. Carol Drowota
1988: Dr. Harriette Magee
