life after 40: amatyc and teachers reach middle age by joni pirnot, cathy panik, mary beth headlee
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Life After 40:
AMATYC and Teachers Reach
Middle Age
By Joni Pirnot, Cathy Panik, Mary Beth Headlee
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Strategies for
OrganizationCreating and Maintaining
EnthusiasmStudent Retention
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Organizational Strategies
Class PreparationClass OrganizationEfficiencyOther Strategies
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Class Preparation
Arrive earlyArrange and prepare Post announcementsGive out papers/answer questionsHave extras
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Class OrganizationMake announcementsAnswer questions from homeworkIntroduce new topicLecture and class activitiesCheck understandingGive homework
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Efficiency
Seating ChartPost notes and solutions online1 or 2 struggling studentsEncourage students to work
togetherHandle e-mails and papers as few
times as possible
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Other Strategies
Anticipate questionsInvolve students in problemsCall on students by nameExplain whyEncourage students to help explainWrite down student requestsMonitor time
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Creating and Maintaining Enthusiasm in the Classroom
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Beginning: Celebrate the Beauty of Mathematics
Share secretsPersonify numbers,
equations, and graphsInject superlatives into the
discussion
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Middle: Cultivate a Passion for Teaching
Be a lifelong learner; consult colleagues
Welcome questionsPause to appreciate
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End: Generate a Positive Learning EnvironmentBreak through the fourth wallUtilize the power of
suggestionThank students every day for
being present
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Check: Accentuate the Personality of the Class
Construct a unique experience by scaffolding
Take advantage of group dynamic
Find reasons to applaud
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
Make frequent eye contact and note facial expressions
Singers, actors, and comedians repeat successful routines
Ensure that content is current
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Student Retention
FlexibilityCreate a “Learning
Community”Personal InterestPost Notes After Class
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Flexibility
Be nice and approachableAllow for learning from a
distance if possibleBrainstorm solutions with
the student
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Create a “Learning Community”
Safe learning environmentGroup work/study buddies“We’re all in this together”
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Personal Interest
Nip problems earlyCall or e-mail studentsLearn names and some
personal information
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Post Notes After Class
Still require attendanceAllows flexibility for various
learning stylesGreat for students with
disabilities
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What do you think is the most common reason students stop attending your class?
1. Personal reasons (33)2. Getting behind/discouraged (30)3. Immaturity/lack of motivation (18)4. Unhappy with grade/difficulty of class
(12)5. Lack of prerequisite knowledge (7)
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What is your best strategy for improving retention?
1.Contact students personally (27)2. Make class useful and entertaining (24)3. Learner-centered environment (18)4. Points for attendance (12)5. Advising early-on/leveling (7)6. Instill confidence (6)7. No idea (6)
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Discussion and Sharing