Teaching at Chicago TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Introduction Part I: Beginning to Teach The Classroom and the Course "The Nine and a Half Commandments of Good Teaching" by Robert Ferguson Preparation How Prepared Must I Be Before Entering the Classroom? What Should I Do When Preparing for Class? The First Day of Class Critical Information The Syllabus The Course History and Demographics Books The Room Office Hours and Availability Outline for the Typical First Class Session Teaching Methods LECTURING "Lecturing: Using a Much Maligned Method of Teaching" by Henry Gleitman "Teaching by Lecture" by Tori Haring-Smith "On Effective Teaching" by Isaac D. Abella [New Material] Teaching by the Lecture Method How Much Material Should I prepare for an Hour Lecture? Is It a Good Idea to Read a Lecture? How Can I Be Sure that I Reach My Students? Which Is the Best Way to Begin a Lecture? How Can I Improve My Lectures? Which is the Best Way to Prepare a Lecture? Questions to Have in Mind: Preparing a Lecture   DISCUSSION TEACHING "On Discussion Teaching" by James Redfield How Can I Be Sure the Students Will Talk at All? Are There Other Things I Can Do to Keep Students Talking? Are There Types of Questions I Should Avoid Using? What Should I Do if I Lose Control of the Discussion? How Can I Improve My Discussions? Which Is the Best Way to Prepare for a Discussion? Questions to Have in Mind: Discussion Teaching "On Discussion Teaching" by James Redfield Should I Take Attendance? What Should I Do When I Suspect Plagiarism or Cheating? Is it Ever Acceptable to Date One of My Students? How Can These and Other Problems Best Be Avoided? What Do I Do with the Student Who Tries to Dominate the Class? What if I Thi nk a Student is Having Other Kinds of Problems? What about Grades? SPECIAL TOPICS A Word About Teaching Assistants and Section Leaders Improving Your Teaching through Feedback from Others Mid-Quarter Student Feedback Questionnaire Using the Blackboard Your Professional Responsibilities THE PROFESSION OF TEACHING "What Little I Think I Know About Teaching" by Wayne Booth "The Necessary Lie: Duplicity in the Disciplines" by Jonathan Z. Smith   Part Two: A Brief Introduction to the College The College Curriculum General Education: The Common Core Humanities Foreign Languages Mathematical Sciences Natural Sciences Social Sciences Civilizational Studies Physical Education Concentration Programs and Electives The Academic Advisers