Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. Co-create classroom norms with your students.

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Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 119

Faculty Focus

JANUARY 18, 2024

I was handed a syllabus, a classroom, and students, and left to figure out the rest on my own. In preparing that first course, I focused on what I thought were the essentials of teaching: finalizing the syllabus, picking the readings, and writing the assignments. Co-create classroom norms with your students.

Teaching 111

Teaching Syllabus Feedback Instructors 111

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

One easy method is to incorporate regular low-stakes check-ins to take the pulse of your students (e.g., muddiest point, exit/minute papers, or “How are you doing?” Pro tip: If students need help, connect them directly with support services. Consider preemptive intervention through regular outreach.

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Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 116

Faculty Focus

OCTOBER 27, 2024

One easy method is to incorporate regular low-stakes check-ins to take the pulse of your students (e.g., muddiest point, exit/minute papers, or “How are you doing?” Pro tip: If students need help, connect them directly with support services. Consider preemptive intervention through regular outreach.

Instructors 105

Instructors Students Minute Papers Course Design 105