Beginnings: Insights, Tools And Strategies For New Teachers
TEP offers teacher training for new instructors throughout the year. Several sessions are available before classes begin in the fall and again at the end of each term. For more information or to register, contact Georgeanne Cooper.
Some of the topics included in the training are:
- teaching for the first time
- learning outcomes
- motivating your students
- leading productive discussions
- giving effective presentations
- lesson planning
- testing and grading
- promoting critical thinking
- using instructional technology
- and more...
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Online Beginnings is not meant to replace the face-to-face trainings. However, if you cannot come to the trainings or if you have taken the training and would like to review some of the basics, this site will be very helpful.
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- Troubleshooting
Your Class
Remember, you're not alone. These questions arose during GTF training sessions and in personal consultations. Tap into the experiences of others or contribute some of your own. - Grades and Grading: Issues and Approaches (
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Grades and grading provoke strong feelings in both instructors and students. Provided in this guide are materials outlining some of the most current research about grades and grading. - Increasing Student Participation (PDF
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How do you grab students' attention? What can you do to keep them actively engaged during class? This guide demonstrates the use of individual and small group activities, writing exercises, and mini-assessments designed to encourage deeper learning.
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Help for Your Students
No matter how well you teach, sometimes it is in everyone's best interest for a student to receive academic help beyond your class. Here are some useful handouts and resources. - Getting Students to Prepare (PDF
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What if you could get your class of 150 students to engage in the material without having to grade 150 homework assignments? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to know your students completed the assigned reading before class? Imagine how great those final papers would be if students started sooner.
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the Veterans: Advice and Issues to Consider
TEP queried the 1997-98 GTFs about their first teaching experiences. The advice we received from these veteran GTFs raised some important issues that we'd like to share with you.
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Tips for New GTFs
Eugene offers more than some might think. From great food, to pleasant stores, to great concert venues, Eugene offers something for everyone. We listed some of our favorites.
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Address questions or comments about TEP or this site to:
Georgeanne Cooper, Program Director, 64 PLC
Phone: 541-346-2177 Fax: 541-346-2184
Teaching Effectiveness Program, Teaching and Learning Center, University of Oregon.
Last Modified:
07/13/09