I think those first few weeks of college are pretty critical. You, as the first academic advisor they meet, can play a big part in helping them get off on the right foot. Sure, you’ll talk with them about how to register for classes, about the different academic requirements, but here are some things that I think need to be said, too.
Class Chemistry Matters- the First Day
The Chemistry in your classroom can create a magic potion for learning or it can blow up in your face.
Magic! Misery!
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Tips for Teaching a New Course
We all like to have the opportunity to teach new courses. How do you go about doing that? In your first year as an assistant professor at a small liberal arts college you will be asked to teach at least three new courses. Where do you start? These tips focus on teaching biology courses, but they work just as well for any subject matter.
Ready or Not! Here it comes….
The new academic year is creeping up. Time to get ready! I usually begin preparing by thinking a bit about the BIG PICTURE of my courses for the term. Am I teaching first- year biology students? Advanced life sciences majors interested in a neuroscience or neurobiology course? A lab course?
Spend a little time thinking about the “level” of your class.
Life Skills for New College Students- Part II
Here are some other important skills for a successful college student. From what I’ve noticed, many students have not yet mastered these important skills. How do we go about teaching this sort of stuff? Should the freshman advisors provide some how-to? As you advise your students at the beginning of the fall term, please consider the following:
° Crafting emails to faculty or persons of authority.