University Teaching

by Lambert, Leo M.; Tice, Stacey Lane; Featherstone, Patricia H.

• ISBN13: 9780815626374
• ISBN10: 0815626371
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1996-06-01
• Publisher: Syracuse Univ Pr

Summary

One of the great changes occurring at leading research universities is a renewed dedication to the quality of undergraduate teaching. Syracuse University was one of the first major universities to develop a summer internship program to train its more than 325 new teaching assistants appointed each year. An outgrowth of that program, this book is invaluable to teaching assistants eager to improve their teaching skills. Contents include Practical Tips for Teaching at the University Level; The Discussion/Recitation Section; The Studio; The Laboratory; Using Writing as an Active Learning Tool; Using Videotape to Enhance Instruction; Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Classroom; Working with Students with Special Needs; and Balancing Roles as Teacher, Student, and Person.

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contributors
Practical Tips for Teaching at the University Level	p. 3
The Lecture	p. 9
The Discussion/Recitation Section	p. 29
The Studio	p. 37
The Laboratory	p. 44
Office Hours and Tutoring	p. 50
Assessment of Student Work	p. 57
Using Writing as an Active Learning Tool	p. 68
Using Videotape to Enhance Instruction	p. 88
Motivating Students	p. 95
Gender, Race, and Ethnicity in the Classroom	p. 107
Working with Students with Special Needs	p. 126
Balancing Roles as Teacher, Student, and Person	p. 137
Becoming a Reflective Teacher	p. 141
Building a Professional Portfolio	p. 147
Appendix	p. 159
Works Cited	p. 161
Index	p. 165
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