expectations and teaching philosophy
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EXPECTATIONS AND TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
As a teacher I seek to help students develop skills that are beneficial in all aspects of their lives:
Critical Thinking Analytical Problem Solving Communication Confidence
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
My classes are structured to meet this goals be adhering to the following five teaching methods:
1. Learning atmosphere
2. Self-directed learning
3. Writing and Oral Presentation
4. Appropriate Assessments
5. Cross-disciplinary
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Learning Atmosphere
Participation Application of knowledge in class
discussions Respect for everyone at all times
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Self-directed learning
Grades must be earned through effort – they are not gifts for showing up.
Students must show that they can seek out the answers to their basic questions first and bring their results to class
Data-driven Library research
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Writing and Oral Presentation
Clear Structured Effective
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Appropriate assessments
Focus on the acquisition of skills in correlation to facts
Clear Fair
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
Cross-disciplinary
Highlight connections between class topics and other areas of interest
Look for applications of class topics to real-world problems and situations
EXPECTATIONS
Late Policy
Late work only with permission before the due date.
It is your responsibility to check the course calendar regularly to make sure you get your assignments, discussions, and responses finished on time.
EXPECTATIONS
Discussion posts
Courteous and written without grammatical errors Substantial – one word is not an appropriate contribution Information can be recycled from other courses if it
follows these guidelines: Continuation of previous work Broadens the treatment of a past topic If you are unsure, please ask me for help!
EXPECTATIONS
Personal Issues
If an issue arises please contact me as soon as possible.
Email: [email protected]
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Response time
I will respond to any email, phone call, or “Ask Instructor” post within 48 hours.
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Grades
Discussion posts will be graded by Thursday of the week following their due date.
Written assignments will be graded within 6 days of the due date.
Final grrades will be posed within 7 days after the last day of class
STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
Weekly Guidance
A guidance for each week will be posted at least 24 hours before each week starts.
Please ask questions if you have any!!
Make this the best and most influential class you have ever
taken!
See you in class!