TIPSters... Here at Lebanon Valley College, we are in the midst of an enrollment boom that is increasing our individual class sizes (at least in the Psych dep't) to the bursting point. Although new faculty have been hired (although not in our department), it doesn't seem like it's having much of an impact on class size. In discussing this issue with a colleague recently, I wondered how other folks handle the amount of work you require students to complete for your courses, in relation to class size. For example, is there some "magic number" for class size where you feel it becomes virtually impossible, from a workload view, to assign papers that need to be critically evaluated? And what about exams--is there a point where short/long essay questions become too much to deal with? I have my own opinions on this, but I'm just curious as to how others view this. Any input would be greatly appreciated! Cheers, Lou ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Louis Manza phone: (717) 867-6193 Assistant Professor of Psychology fax: (717) 867-6075 Lebanon Valley College E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Annville, PA 17003 "Living in the limelight, the universal dream...for those who wish to seem. Those who wish to be...must put aside the alienation, get on with the fascination, the real relation, the underlying theme." Rush, "Limelight" (lyrics, N. Peart) -------------------------------------------------------------------------
