This handbook is a product of the efforts of many people. Thanks are certainly due to these people, but we have listed only the names of those who contributed directly to the writing of the handbook. An advisory committee, which included faculty members and graduate students who teach, represented each academic college at Kansas State University and were important contributors at the beginning of the project.
The handbook began primarily as a product of work in the preparations to teach the class, EDCI 943, Principles of College Teaching. Many who have taken the class have asked to copy the handouts for friends and colleagues. To satisfy those requests and to provide information for all graduate students who teach, we are pleased to provide you this handbook. If you have questions or suggestions, contact Dr. Clegg at the Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning (215 Fairchild Hall, 532-7828).
The
learning process
Motivating students
to learn
Stimulating student
motivation to learn
What stifles creativity
in students?
Characteristics
of effective teachers
Behaviors of enthusiastic
teachers
The syllabus
Office hours
The first day of class
The many forms of the lecture
Preparing and
presenting your lectures
Improving your lecturing
Early-term student feedback
Discussion in the college classroom
Leading discussions
Lab sections
Studios: a checklist
of important issues
Field experiences
and guest speakers
Developing research-based
assignments
Handouts
Chalkboards, overheads, & audio-visual
PowerPoint Tips
Tips for Writing Tests (contact Dr.
Clegg)
Alternatives to
traditional grading
The importance of
good records
The
Practical Art of Juggling - Coping
strategies for students who teach.
Academic Ethics,
Behavior, and Grievance
Policy of Academic
Freedom
CATL:The Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
iTAC: Information Technology Assistance Center
The
Center for the Advancement of Teaching & Learning
Victoria Clegg
Dorothy Roberts
Shalaka Borker
Mike Davis
Dan Spears
Diane Tuinstra