Dealing with details in a large class

✍ Scribed by Robert P. Brooks

• Publisher: John Wiley and Sons
• Year: 1987
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 310 KB
• Volume: 1987
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0271-0633
• DOI: 10.1002/tl.37219873206

✦ Synopsis

Teaching a large class well is challenging to even the most resourceful instructor. Potential problems abound, but many of these can be avoided by paying attention to a whole variety of details. Some potential problems can be avoided by taking care of details before the course begins. Not all of the potential problems associated with large classes are guaranteed to arise, But the details regarding how you will respond should be worked out as you plan for the course. This chapter identifies a variety of potential problems, but more important, it offers a set of suggestions that can make your large classes function as well or better than a course enrolling far fewer students.

The Problems You Can Plan For

Many of the logistics and problems of teaching a large class can be solved by good preparation before you enter the classroom on the first day. Potential problems can be anticipated. It is difficult, though not Appreciation is extended to Bruce A. Murphy, associate professor of political science at Pennsylvania State University, for his enlightening discussions on teaching a large class.

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