I would welcome a broad discussion of how to make 8:00 classes effective. I
used to ask for 8:00 classes because I liked them, but haven't had any for
several years. It seems something has changed. Fall 2005, I taught
Principles of Sociology at 8:00 and 9:00. Most students were first year
students. Performance on all measures, subjective and objective, was lower
in the 8:00 class. Both lateness and attendence were problems at 8:00 but
not at 9:00. It may be that students in the 8:00 section took it only
because nothing else would fit their schedule and thus they had lower
motivation. In talking to other faculty, I found they were experiencing the
same things.
What suggestions do you all have? I have an 8:00 General Education class
of all first year students spring semester, and am concerned!
John Eby
PS: For some reason, students are not impressed when I tell them that when
I went to college we began at 7:30 and had MWF and TThSat classes. (We
really did!) :-) :-)
>>> Andi Stepnick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 01/04/06 12:05 PM >>>
Hi All,
Happy New Year! I'm teaching Intro this term at 8 and 9am and am
considering a revision in my "lateness policy." Last term it seemed
like a handful of kids repeatedly came in late which, obviously,
disrupts class. (Students have 15 minutes between classes.) Most are
apologetic when they are late and I'm better with that, but a few were
casual, constant offenders.
I shut the door when class starts to keep out hallway noise, so students
have to knock to come it.
I wonder what your policy is regarding being late. I'd prefer something
positive (or light hearted) but that may not be most effective.
Maybe students get a "free pass" for two latenesses and after that...what?
I should add that my students this term are all freshman and the course
is part of a new "vertical" curriculum that we're offering. So, the
admin wants us to help "train" them. At this time of day, they'd be
late due to oversleeping or lack of parking as opposed to another class
running late.
Ideas? What do you do?
Thanks!
Andi
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Every object, every being,
Is a jar of delight.
Be a connoisseur.
~Rumi~
Life is raw material. We are artisans. We can sculpt our existence into
something beautiful, or debase it into ugliness. It's in our hands.
~Cathy Better~
Things which matter most should never be at the mercy of things which
matter least.
~Johann von Goethe~
Dr. Andi Stepnick
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From: Lisa Anne Zilney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2006 5:15 am
Subject: TEACHSOC: Using the Film Crash
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> I vaguely remember a discussion several months ago about the film
> Crash being used in courses to illustrate issues of race and
> stereotypes (among other issues). I'm considering using this film
> in a Perspectives on Justice class and was wondering if anyone has
> specific ideas about incorporation, follow-up, etc. If you respond
> privately, I'll compile responses and post to the list.
> Much appreciated,
> ~Lisa
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> Sociology & Justice Studies
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> can be judged by the way its animals are treated.
> ---Mahatma Gandhi
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> Live as if you were to die tomorrow,
> Learn as if you were to live forever.
> ---Mahatma Gandhi
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