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THE FIRST DAY 101 Things the First Three Weeks Ways to create the best learning environment. 40 Successes Inviting and disinviting comments, etc. The Most Important Day Thorough discussion, checklist, references The First Day of Class Nine tasks for getting a class off on the right foot. 10 Things to Make the First Day a Success Ten Things to Make the First Day (and the Rest) of the Semeter Successful . Checklists for a Smooth Course Startup Make sure you have completed a specific list of course startup tasks. Icebreakers Examples of getting acquainted techniques. Index of Icebreakers, Games and Activities Several tested, high quality icebreakers, games, and team building activities.. Icebreakers and Group Games Fun group games and ice breakers useful for classrooms Learn the Students' Names How to learn names and faces quickly. Magically "Learn" Names in Minutes A tongue-in-cheek idea for amazing your students The Name Game Make learning names a game. What Influences Student Attitudes toward a Course? Research based factors influencing student attitudes Tom's Essential Survival Tips A reality check for the first day of class.

PREPARING A COURSE SYLLABUS Developing a Syllabus The purposes and content of a syllabus. Syllabus Example -- Classroom A sample syllabus for an occupational course. Syllabus Example -- Internet Sample syllabus for an occupational course on the Internet. Syllabus Suggested Form An outline of a syllabus that covers all bases. Syllabus Checklist University of Minnesota Syllabus Checklist. American Studies Syllabi Resources A link to a large variety of online syllabi. Writing Performance Objectives What they are and how to write them. Death to the Syllabus! It is time to declare war on the trditional course syllabus. Writing a Syllabus More about what should be included.

PREPARING A LESSON PLAN Lesson Planning Procedures Lesson planning for effective teaching. Sample Lesson Plan Form (A) A simple fill-in-the-blank form. Sample Lesson Plan Form (B) Another form. Sample Lesson Plan Form (C) Another form.

TEACHING TECHNIQUES 7 Principles of Good Practice Essentials of effective teaching and learning. Common Teaching Methods Strengths and limitations of 14 teaching methods. Common Visual Aids Advantages and disadvantages of four types. Encouraging Student Retention 63 ideas for dealing with retention/attrition. Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness Practical tips on improving your teaching. Evaluate Your Own Teaching Reasons, guidelines, and resources. Good Teaching Personal qualities that make for good teaching. Good Teaching: The Top Ten... Award-winning article about good teaching. Grading Practices Strategies, minimizing complaints, etc. A Dozen Teaching Tips for Diverse Classrooms Community college studens face a particular set of challenges. Selecting a Delivery Strategy Choosing lecture, demonstration, or discussion.

COURSE DESIGN Fink's Five Principles Five concise principles of good course design. Preparing or Revising a Course Strategies, recommendations, and more.

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS FOR TEACHERS UHCC Statement on Professional Ethics (Faculty) Academic integrity is essential to the mission of the UHCC System. Code of Ethics New York State Code of Ethics for Educators. Professional Ethics In Teaching The training and development challenge.

COMMUNICATION Culturally Effective Communication Ethnocentrism, sterotyping, blindness, etc. Diversity and Complexity ... "Considerations of Race, Ethnicity, and Gender" Do's and Don'ts of Inclusive Language Avoid creating and perpetuating negative stereotypes. Interactions among the Generations Tips to Improve Interactions among the Generations. Improving Nonverbal Communication It's how as much as what you say.

CRITICAL THINKING The Foundation for Critical Thinking Cultivation of fair-minded critical thinking. The Critical Thinking Community A range of articles on critical thinking. The Elements of Critical Thinking Two essential dimensions of critical thinking.

USING QUESTIONS EFFECTIVELY IN TEACHING Answering and Asking Questions Types and examples for different responses. Effective Techniques of Questioning Plan key questions to teach around. Socratic Questioning Challenge accuracy and completeness of thinking. Five basic types of questions Asking questions is one of the basic skills of good teaching. Types of Questions Question types based on Bloom's taxonomy. Questioning Questions Reshaping the model students have for questioning.

TOOLS FOR STUDENTS HCC College Skills Center Support Links provided by the HCC College Skills Center. Student Tools and Resources A collection of helpful student resources. Career Kokua The Hawaii Career Information Delivery System. Top Web Tools for College Students Ten tools recommended for every college student. The Secrets to Study Success True study secrets needed to succeed in your college/university studies. Career Access A comprehensive, online, interactive job readiness instructional tool.

ASSESSMENT HCC Assessment Website Information on HCC assessment endeavors. Classroom Assessment Techniques Techniques for better teaching and learning. Classroom Assessment Examples Five examples from the previous article. Quizzes, Tests, and Exams Types, Bloom bases, guidelines, construction. Test Item Bias Review When decisions are made based on test scores, it is critical to avoid bias. The Knowledge Survey A Tool for All Reasons. A Mid-Semester Survey Use this simple survey to get feedback from your students. Rubrics A scoring guide used in subjective assessments.

TEACHING ORGANIZATION STW Series: Organize Yourself Saving time and finding time. The Teacher as an Organizer The why and how of organization for teaching.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Erikson's Developmental Stages Developmental stages infant through older adult. Knowles: The Adult Learner Applies Piaget and Erikson to adult learners. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Basic human needs and their educational import. Piaget's Cognitive Stages From "sensorimotor" to abstract reasoning. Returning Adults Understanding adults returning to school.

HOW PEOPLE LEARN 30 Things About Teaching Adults 30 Cornerstone Things to Know. Achieving Success with Adult Learners As more mature adults pursue career changes, educators must be ready! Adult Learning The differences between adult and child learners. Active Learning A model for better engaging students. How Students Learn/How We Teach Studies can teach us how to teach. The Keirsey Tests Online temperament and character questionnaires. Using the Keirsey Test Data Interpreting and applying data from the Keirsey tests. Learning Assumptions Fundamental assumptions to make about learning. Learning Domains Understanding cognitive and psychomotor domains. Theories of Learning This is the index of learning theorie. Principles of Adult Learners Understanding the adult learner. Principles of Adult Learning What to know about teaching adults. Learning Style Inventory Understand how you prefer to learn and process information. The VARK Inventory "How Do I Learn Best?"

PAYING ATTENTION TO CORE ACADEMIC AND WORKPLACE SKILLS The Contemporary Work Environ Traditional classroom vs. today's work environment. Core Abilities Seven core abilities in the national limelight. SCANS Skills Popular SCANS Report: workplace skills. Workplace Habits Rating Scale Model ABRP scale adaptable to other disciplines. Workplace Skills Assessments Another model form adaptable to various disciplines.

MOTIVATING STUDENTS General Principles of Motivation More than instructor excitement or prodding. Motivating Students A wealth of good ideas. Motivating Students - 8 Simple Rules Keep students focused and motivated. Motivating the Unmotivated This just might change your thinking. Dealing with Disengaged Students Dealing with the top three teacher nightmares. Empowering Students Strategies for empowering self-directed learning.

DEALING WITH DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS Difficult Behaviors in the Classroom Behaviors and Possible Responses Campus Student Conduct Policies

DEALING WITH STRESS 101 Ways to Cope With Stress 101 simple, easy-to-use ideas. Life Stresses Causes, values, and management. Life Stress Scale 24 items to help you figure your stress level. Top 10 Stress Busters Students face multiple and challenging stressors. Time to Reenergize? Keep your energy levels high.

FEEL GOOD ABOUT TEACHING Love and the Cabby One person's goodwill can make a difference. A True Teacher Accepts All .. The characteristics of a real teacher. Three Letters from Teddy Teddy's letter came today...