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The following course is offered to help train students to become effective lecturers. It is not for degree credit. MAT 1499HS TEACHING LARGE MATHEMATICS CLASSES J. Repka Friday 9-11 in BA 6180 First class: Friday, January 13 The goals of the course include techniques for teaching large classes, sensitivity to possible problems, and developing an ability to criticize one's own teaching and correct problems. Assignments will include such things as preparing sample classes, tests, assignments, course outlines, designs for new courses, instructions for teaching assistants, identifying and dealing with various types of problems, dealing with administrative requirements, etc. The course will also include teaching a few classes in a large course under the supervision of the instructor. A video camera will be available to enable students to tape their teaching for later (private) assessment.
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