Teaching Handbook
This handbook is maintained by the staff of the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning. The materials here are a subset of CITL's larger Teaching Resources page.
Section 1: Preparing to Teach
Planning a Course
Learning Strategies that Encourage Student Success
Course Packets and Electronic Resources
Policies
Accommodating Religious Observances
Assisting Students with Disabilities
Employment and Preparation of Associate Instructors
Interpreting Course Evaluations
Interpreting Course Evaluations
Factors that Influence Course Evaluations
Using the Results of Course Evaluations to Improve your Teaching
Alternatives to Course Evaluations
Section 2: Teaching Methods
Discussions
Facilitating Discussions of Sensitive Issues
Groupwork
Lecturing Techniques
Resources to Meet the Challenges of Lecturing
Science Labs
Preparing to Teach Science Labs
Engaging Students in Problem-solving
Ways of Assessing and Evaluating Student Learning
Summative and Formative Assessment
Evaluating Student Written Work
Assessing Student Progress over Time
Section 3: Creating a Positive Environment
Ensuring Civility
Instructor Behaviors to Avoid Incivilities
Managing Difficult Events
Teaching in the Face of Tragedy
Dealing with Disruptive Students
Ethics
Contacting the Office of Student Ethics and Anti-Harrassment Programs