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Classroom Suggestions

Classroom Suggestions
  • Make active use of office hours for information clarification.
  • Individual assistance can be quite helpful in promoting the learning experience. Don?t be afraid to ask for it.
  • Ask for the course syllabus and a list of required readings in advance of the course.
  • Get to know a Department contact during semester breaks in case you need information and you cannot reach your instructor.
  • Get your texts before the course begins and get ahead on the reading.
  • Ask the instructor for a course study guide, or exam study questions which cover specific terms you need to master.
  • Ask for lecture outlines or copies of overheads used in class.
  • Make sure you understand new or technical vocabulary and concepts on handouts.
  • Always understand the purpose and objectives of your assignments. Ask for clarification and get written directions, requirements, and grading scale for each, if necessary.
  • Review deadlines for upcoming reading requirements, assignments, papers, projects, or exams frequently and well in advance of when they are due.
  • Provide adequate opportunities for class discussion, questions, and participation including review sessions.
  • Use the on campus Tutoring Centers for additional tutoring.
  • Find study groups in and out of class.

 
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