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| Whether this is your first time or tenth time you’ve taught a course, it is always good to run through a few checklists of things to consider:
1. Your syllabus: This comprehensive article by Kevin Gannon titled “How to Create a Syllabus” offers practical advice, innovative strategies, and thoughtful insights into making a syllabus be a tool for fostering a positive learning environment and clear communication with students. 2. Your first day of class: Discover the transformative power of a well-taught first class, as James M. Lang guides you through creative tactics and actionable recommendations in “How to Teach a Good First Day of Class.” This is a must-read for anyone looking to make a lasting impression and foster an enriching atmosphere from day one. 3. Making your class more engaging: Explore the art of infusing more dynamism into your teaching with Sarah Rose Cavanagh’s astute guide “How to Make Your Teaching More Engaging”, filled with realistic suggestions and research-backed methods to energize your classroom and reshape the learning experience. 4. Making some adjustments to an existing class: Regan A.R. Gurung’s “Recognize and React: Pedagogical Planning for 2024” offers solid advice for educators to break free from old habits and effectively implement new, impactful teaching methods in the coming semester. |