life after 40: amatyc and teachers reach middle age by joni pirnot, cathy panik, mary beth headlee
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Life After 40:
AMATYC and Teachers Reach
Middle Age
By Joni Pirnot, Cathy Panik, Mary Beth Headlee
Strategies for
OrganizationCreating and Maintaining
EnthusiasmStudent Retention
Organizational Strategies
Class PreparationClass OrganizationEfficiencyOther Strategies
Class Preparation
Arrive earlyArrange and prepare Post announcementsGive out papers/answer questionsHave extras
Class OrganizationMake announcementsAnswer questions from homeworkIntroduce new topicLecture and class activitiesCheck understandingGive homework
Efficiency
Seating ChartPost notes and solutions online1 or 2 struggling studentsEncourage students to work
togetherHandle e-mails and papers as few
times as possible
Other Strategies
Anticipate questionsInvolve students in problemsCall on students by nameExplain whyEncourage students to help explainWrite down student requestsMonitor time
Creating and Maintaining Enthusiasm in the Classroom
Beginning: Celebrate the Beauty of Mathematics
Share secretsPersonify numbers,
equations, and graphsInject superlatives into the
discussion
Middle: Cultivate a Passion for Teaching
Be a lifelong learner; consult colleagues
Welcome questionsPause to appreciate
End: Generate a Positive Learning EnvironmentBreak through the fourth wallUtilize the power of
suggestionThank students every day for
being present
Check: Accentuate the Personality of the Class
Construct a unique experience by scaffolding
Take advantage of group dynamic
Find reasons to applaud
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Make frequent eye contact and note facial expressions
Singers, actors, and comedians repeat successful routines
Ensure that content is current
Student Retention
FlexibilityCreate a “Learning
Community”Personal InterestPost Notes After Class
Flexibility
Be nice and approachableAllow for learning from a
distance if possibleBrainstorm solutions with
the student
Create a “Learning Community”
Safe learning environmentGroup work/study buddies“We’re all in this together”
Personal Interest
Nip problems earlyCall or e-mail studentsLearn names and some
personal information
Post Notes After Class
Still require attendanceAllows flexibility for various
learning stylesGreat for students with
disabilities
What do you think is the most common reason students stop attending your class?
1. Personal reasons (33)2. Getting behind/discouraged (30)3. Immaturity/lack of motivation (18)4. Unhappy with grade/difficulty of class
(12)5. Lack of prerequisite knowledge (7)
What is your best strategy for improving retention?
1.Contact students personally (27)2. Make class useful and entertaining (24)3. Learner-centered environment (18)4. Points for attendance (12)5. Advising early-on/leveling (7)6. Instill confidence (6)7. No idea (6)
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