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15 Survival Strategies for New College Instructors
Magna, Sep 2007, Minutes: 90
90-Minute computer file containing audio with synchronized PowerPoint and downloadable handouts - Originally broadcast September 12, 2007
There is so much to consider when you begin teaching: selection of content, delivery methods, use of technology, student engagement, classroom management and discipline, learning environment. Each of these present their own challenges. According to Dr. Peter M. Saunders, the single most critical issue that you, as a new instructor, should focus on is classroom management, because without a solid management system in place, all the good work you've done preparing for teaching can unravel right before your eyes.
Generally, instructors know their content, but because they have little training in teaching methods, they usually fall back on the only method they are familiar with-the lecture-which means they may not be very good at conveying that knowledge in their classrooms. In addition, students have been influenced by media that feeds into and reinforces short attention spans, while our lecture classes seem to go on and on and on.
And while instructors are typically well versed in their disciplines, they often haven’t been trained in how to manage a classroom effectively. This seminar will cover 15 strategies that all new higher education instructors-whether new tenure-track faculty, part-time instructors, or graduate teaching assistants-should know.
As graduate students prepare to become college instructors, their education in classroom management and the 'politics' of institutional employment is often limited to whether their mentors train them in these areas. This program will help to bridge that divide by explaining in detail 15 strategies new higher education instructors must master to become effective teachers and faculty members.
By viewing this seminar, you will learn to:
- Set learner expectations through a well-crafted syllabus
- Create a safe environment and emphasize time on tasks
- Identify when technology should be used and when it should be avoided
- Motivate learners with the power of peer pressure and peer admiration
- Integrate teams into small and large classes
- Provide feedback on your students’ learning without burdening you with time-consuming grading
- And much more.
Who will benefit from this seminar:
- Department chairs
- Academic deans
- Faculty development personnel
- New faculty members
- Part-time instructors
- Graduate student teaching assistants
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