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New Teachers
The challenges of being a new member of the faculty are
unique, and can sometimes seem overwhelming. This section is designed
to provide information about university resources that speak directly to
the needs of new faculty members. The goal is to help new university
faculty develop and enhance their teaching skills and establish a strong
student-centered foundation.
Syllabus The creation of a workable syllabus means
that you have planned your class and have a specific idea as to what you
plan to accomplish, when in the semester you plan to achieve it, and how
it will be done. Preplanning is the key to a workable class and contingencies
being met. First Day of Class
Grade Book Finding a way to handle grades
is a personal decision like choosing a wardrobe. Different people are happiest
with different solutions. The paper grade book is the standard for comparison.
Many people have developed methods which work for them on paper. Others
prefer using the computer. Often the use of a computer program requires
more time during the term, but pays off at the end in quicker summarization.
Medical Emergencies At some point in your
academic career, you will have a medical emergency in your classroom. This
article should help you cope successfully with the unexpected at Montana
State University.
Preparing For Class The decisions you make in planning your class will have a tremendous impact on your eventual success. Moreover, sharing these decisions effectively with your students in your course syllabus will provide clarity for you and for them.
Mid-course Corrections If you do nothing
to measure student understanding in a regular and systematic way through
the course of teaching any topic, it is likely that major areas of student
misunderstanding will go undetected until revealing themselves on the final
exam, and possibly not even then.
Mentors
Student Classroom Behaviors
Legalities There are a number of legal issues
that may arise in connection with classroom instruction and advising.
This paper identifies a few of the more prominent legal issues that an
instructor may face in fulfilling his or her instructional duties.
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