High-level classes deserve high-quality learning materials,
technology, and strategy.
Whether it is the reading materials,
technology, or the course itself, there are many ways to keep an upper level
course interesting, inspiring, and thought-provoking.
Finding the perfect materials to fit your
course can be tedious, especially for graduate or other upper-level courses.
The materials need to be challenging yet readable, detailed yet not overly
wordy, modern yet traditional. Finding the right balance is a constant struggle
for most instructors in their academic careers. More and more professors are
choosing to mix and match content from many sources to create adequate
materials. High-quality materials help keep the course itself fresh,
stimulating, and unique.
There are many ways to teach difficult concepts
to all types of learners in an upper level course to engage and deepen the
understanding of content. Some professors hold discussion-based classes while
others enact a flipped classroom, with projects and student collaboration
occurring online or outside the physical classroom. Mini lectures at the
beginning and end of each class can help students review prior concepts and
encourages them to develop new ideas once class is dismissed.
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