Managing Teaching Resources in the Wiki
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Ways to Present/Access Teaching Resources
Through a series of questions
i.e. How do I create an effective syllabus?
A list of Topics
i.e. Syllabus Creation
Search Function
Allows user to search WSU domain for teaching resources
Multiple Entry Points
From CTLT Teaching Resources, OUE Teaching Resources, Grad School Teaching Resources, etc.
Potential Teaching Resource Categories
Mentoring/Peer Connections
Possibly a list of willing mentors/peer resources
Communities
Using_Wiki_to_Develop_Communities
Education on Teaching
Formal Classes
EdPsy 510 Classroom Assessment (WSU College of Education)
Seminars
Workshops
Topic Ideas
Please link these titles to other wiki pages or create a new page if one doesn't exist.
Categorized Topics
Managing the Energy of the Class
How to make the first class engaging: 1st Day/Week strategies (breaking the ice)
Setting the tone (for the class and the semester)
Understanding student development theory (choosing a framework to guide you)
Motivating students
Dealing with difficult behaviors
Engaging students
Topics that have yet to be categorized
See Teaching Strategies and Resources
How to manage the pace of the class to meet time restrictions
How to organize materials: Progressive with a conclusion/closing (for class and semester)
Dialogue with colleagues who have taught the course
Finding/meeting the program/department/college requirements for the course
Gaining background on your students
How to develop raport/respect (how to become a professional)
How to be explicit (especially with first year students)
Getting familiar with the classroom (setting, technology, etc.)
How to find and use models: good teaching, syllabus, etc.
How to find a safe space and audience to share lesson's learned
Understanding boundaries between your roles as a teacher and student
How to find teaching resources
Assessment techniques
Critical Thinking
Communication: Effective skills for listening and teaching
Lesson Planning
Course Design
Organizational Skills
Developing and using questions effectively
Teaching Resources
Learning styles and stages
Dealing with stress
Evaluating Learning/Grades
Assignment Design
Cross-cultural teaching and learning
Lecturing effectively
Leading Lab Sections
Questions to explore
Do we want to use the WSU Wiki as the central storage place for teaching resources?
Who will manage the teaching resources?
Do we want to include resources that require constant update (weekly workshops, etc.)?