Teaching College FreshmenGives new and veteran faculty practical guidance on how to most effectively teach and create academic support systems for college students in their first, most critical year. Describes how to design a useful syllabus, how to develop productive out-of-class assignments, how to enhance class participation through creative techniques, and how to evaluate student learning for better insights. |
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Understanding Freshmen | 1 |
The Entering Freshman | 3 |
Coping with Challenges and Changes | 24 |
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