Resources
A helpful checklist of good teaching practices, organized around Stanford University's standard course evaluation questions.
Several techniques to try when stimulating conversation in student group work.
Some techniques to try to draw students into discussion after they've heard a lecture.
A quick checklist of pointers from Stanford University's Teaching Commons site.
Whether you are a professor, instructor, or graduate student, many students will look up to you. At times, you may find yourself in the position of counseling a student about matters beyond the scope of your official academic relationship.
Sometimes, particular students may cause you problems in class, without warranting major negotiation or intervention. A few common situations, and ways to work them out, are discussed here.
There are two kinds of academically vulnerable students: those who struggle with material and those who believe that their instructors and peers doubt their abilities.
Some tips for encouraging your students to come to office hours, and to make their time there more effective
A good question is both answerable and challenging, inspiring analysis, synthesis, interpretation, and critical thinking.
What technology should you include in your teaching, and how should it be incorporated into the rest of the course structure?