Ideas for Effective College Teaching
Faculty and Staff

This website provides Roosevelt University faculty with ideas for refining their teaching skills. Click below to find out more about these commonly asked questions about teaching.

1. How do I establish course goals to ensure students learn what I consider most important?

2. What should I include in my syllabus? Why should it be especially detailed?

3. How can I establish a supportive environment in my class that prevents or reduces conflict?

4. How can I develop an interesting, exciting lecture?

5. How can I ensure that my students will participate in constructive class discussions?

6. How can I successfully use active learning in my class?

7. How can I accurately assess what students have learned in my course?

To learn more about effective college teaching strategies, explore related books and videotapes located at both libraries. The complete list of holdings is available by clicking on the link marked "Resources for Effective College Teaching" on the Library's web site.

You may also find helpful ideas in the Proceedings of the First Roosevelt University Mini-Conference on Teaching (click here to download, PDF, 219K).