May 5th, 2008

Introduction Ideas to Foster Participation
It’s important at the beginning of a course for students and their instructor to find out about each other. This exchange of information helps to create classroom climates of respect and fosters a spirit of exchange that can encourage students to ask questions, make comments, and otherwise participate in dialogue throughout the course.

Take The Poll
Last month's question was "Please indicate the degree to which you agree or disagree to the following statement: My academic unit strongly supports my efforts to improve my teaching." The majority of those who responded said they agree - their academic unit does support efforts to improve teaching. Although the relatively positive responses were peppered with qualifying statements...