Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: Becoming a Teacher
Your Teaching Persona
The Joys of Teaching
The Agonies of Teaching
Maintaining Perspective
Before Classes Begin
Outfitting Yourself
Introducing Yourself
Establishing Contact
Syllabus: Setting the Agenda
The First Class Meeting
The Goal of the Class
The Lesson Plan
Organizing Space
Interacting with the Professor
Addressing Problems
Discussions versus Task-Based Participation
Initiating Student Participation
Effective Discussion Questions
Facilitating Discussion
Handling Sensitive Material
Handling Discussion-Stopping Students
Wrapping Up a Discussion
Information Exchange
Debate
Pros and Cons
Consolidating Lists
Video Presentation
Guest Speaker
Lecture
Exam Preparation
Grammar and Usage Review
Essay Workshop
Teaching with Problem Sets
Running an Experimental Lab
Lab Reports
Developing Essay Assignments
Creating Exams
Grade Calculations
Grade Books
Grading Exams
Grading Essays
Grading Problem Sets
Grading Lab Reports
Grading Group Work
Handing Back Graded Material
In-Class Review of Exams
Late Work
Calculating Final Grades
Office Hours
Email
Students with Attendance Problems
Students with Learning Disabilities
Students with Personal Problems
Students Displaying Frightening or Bizarre Behavior
Antagonistic Students
Fraternizing with Students
Sexual Harassment
Plagiarism
Cheating
Grade Complaints
Helicopter Parents
Letters of Recommendation
Encouraging Feedback from Students
Responding to Informal Student Feedback
Formal Feedback from Students
The Teaching Portfolio: A Few Basics
A Teaching Philosophy
Sample Teaching Materials
Electronic Teaching Portfolios
Job Interviews
Assigning Responsibility
Scheduling Teaching-Related Activities
Coordinating Teaching and Personal Schedules
Self-Preservation
Appendixes
Appendix A. Sample Course Syllabus
Appendix B. Lesson Plan for a Discussion Class
Appendix C. Lesson Plan for a Lecture Class
Appendix D. Annotated Text with Questions
Appendix E. Guidelines for an Essay Workshop
Appendix F. Guidelines for Writing a Peer Response
Appendix G. Sample Letters of Recommendation
Appendix H. Midterm Feedback Form
Appendix I. Coursework Release Form
Index