How do I create an intimate climate in large classes?
- Talk, don't lecture. Talk to one person at a time about your subject.
- Every day, write your office hours on the board. Emphasize that you are
available to chat with students at those times. Be available at those
times.
- Talk slowly and tell stories. Personalize the course content as
much as possible. ("This reminds of a time when I was working for a firm that
was designing a parking structure. . . ".)
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Learn students' names and faces. Use them.
- When you cover an important concept, do not ask "Any questions?" Instead, say "O.K., someone up in the last two rows, ask me a question about this concept." This tells your class you want questions, and you will get them one way or another.
Address questions or comments about TEP or this site to:
Georgeanne Cooper, Program Director, 64 PLC
Phone: 541-346-2177 Fax: 541-346-2184
Teaching Effectiveness Program, Teaching and Learning Center, University of Oregon.
Last Modified:
07/07/09