What I’ve Learned About Teaching…So Far

Hayley H. ChouinardWashington State University

Chouinard@wsu.edu

5 Important Aspects of Teaching

• Intention• Organization• Respect• Engagement in the classroom• Beyond the classroom

Intention

• Develop a TEACHING AGENDA by setting instructional goals (economic content and other skills) and use classroom time, assignments, and beyond classroom activities to achieve goals

• Recognize good teaching requires effort (time!)– Content– Delivery– Administration– Beyond course

• Learn from experience and others

Organization

• Website• Syllabus• Classroom time• Assignments• Discuss expectations

Respect

• Treat students as valued individuals• Match expectations• Administer course efficiently• Carefully select the textbook • Make yourself available• Maintain leadership

Engage Students in Classroom - Rules

• Activities must be DIRECTLY on topic– Explain why you are doing it– Review how activity relates to material

• Never make a student look foolish

Engage Students in Classroom - Ideas• Delivery of material• Props• Music• Case studies and real world examples• Ask questions• Games and experiments• In class team projects• In class readings• In class writing assignments

Beyond the Classroom

• Carefully select these activities to meet goals• Level of involvement can vary• My activities– Club advising or participation– Study abroad program

Conclusions

• Develop a teaching agenda with goals for student outcomes and your career

• Recognize effort required• Prioritize to best meet goals• Seek input• Evaluate progress • Make changes