Core Curriculum
Sample topics to be covered in each of the five modules
Course Design
- Developing a Philosophy of Teaching (how to develop)
- Developing and Revising Course (workshop and checklist)
- Taking Learning Styles Into Account
- Developing a Good Syllabus
- Developing Evaluation of Learning
Improving Classroom Teaching
- Alternative Teaching Techniques
- The First Day of Class and the Syllabus
- Handling Hordes: Teaching Large Classes
- Effective Lecturing, Leading Discussion Groups, Collaborative Learning Techniques
- Teaching Skills of Critical Thinking, Writing, Value Development in Courses
- Instructional Technology and Multimedia (set of workshops)
Assessment Techniques/Assessment of Students
- Student Assessment of Teaching and Learning Techniques
- Peer Observation and Feedback Techniques
- Self-Assessment Techniques
- Portfolio Design
- Teaching and the Promotion and Tenure Decision
Policy Issues (required for all new TAs and highly recommended for all new faculty)
- University Policies
- Affirmative Action
- Sexual Harassment
- Academic Dishonesty
- Classroom Emergency
- University Services
- Disabilities
- lnternational Students
- Computer Center (test grading)
- Library
Diversity (Offered in consultation with the Office of Campus Climate and Bolinga Center)
- Understanding our Student Population
- Student Panels with Different Minority Groups
- Films and Discussion on Diversity Issues
- Disability Services Session