Teaching Handbook
Table of Contents
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1. Culture and Cross-Cultural Issues 2. Academic Culture 3. Profile of The Ohio State University 4. The Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers at The Ohio State University 5. Second Language Anxiety and Coping Strategies 6. Communication Skills and Strategies 7. Teaching Strategies to Enhance Student Learning 8. Support Services Appendix A : Common Educational Jargon Used in Teaching and Learning at Ohio State Appendix B: Describing Visual Aids Appendix C: Phrases for Improving Classroom Communication
1. Culture and Cross-Cultural Issues
| Culture |
| Cultural Adjustment |
| Education in the United States |
| Undergraduate Education at The Ohio State University |
| Values and Beliefs |
| Status and Role Expectations |
| Attitudes and Notions of Appropriate Behavior (Norms) |
3. Profile of The Ohio State University
| University Profile | |
| The University Vision and Mission Statement / Academic Plan / Diversity Action Plan | |
| Student Involvement | |
| Ohio State and the Importance of Sports in Student Culture / Other Clubs and Organizations | |
| Student Profile | |
| Who is the Ohio State Student? / Enrollment of International Students / The Employed Ohio State / Undergraduate Student/ Admission to Ohio State / Class Profile / What Happens after Admission to Ohio State? / How Students Choose Courses | |
4. The Roles and Responsibilities of Teachers at The Ohio State University
| Role of Classroom Instructor | |
| Types of Teaching Assignments | |
| Being a Part of an Instructional Team | |
| Supervising TAs / Faculty-Student Liaison / Assistant to Faculty | |
| Role of Student Advisor | |
| Helping Students with Coursework / Helping Students in Distress | |
| Unexpected Roles | |
| Managing Conflict between Teachers and Students / Sexual Harassment / Inter-student Conflict in Diverse Environments / Academic Misconduct | |
| Conclusions | |
5. Second Language Anxiety and Coping Strategies
| What is Second Language Anxiety? |
| How Can You Cope with Second Language Anxiety? |
| What Can You Do to Continue to Develop Your Language Skills? |
| Recommended Readings on Second Language Anxiety and Coping Strategies |
6. Communication Skills and Strategies
| Thinking About Communicating |
| First Things First |
| Classroom Language |
| Communication Maintenance |
| Checking and Clarifying Communication |
| Two-Way Street: “How am I doing?” |
| Recommended Readings on Communication Skills and Strategies |
7. Teaching Strategies to Enhance Student Learning
| Student Learning |
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| Teaching Strategies | |
| Make Organization Visible / Provide Examples / Use a Variety of Teaching Methods / Encourage Students to Ask and Answer Questions / Build Rapport with Students | |
| The First Day of Class | |
| Preparations / Introductions / The Syllabus / Demonstrating Your Teaching Style / Concluding the Class | |
| Conclusions | |
| Recommended Readings on Teaching Strategies to Enhance Student Learning | |
Appendix A: Common Educational Jargon Used in Teaching and Learning at Ohio State
Appendix B: Describing Visual Aids
Appendix C: Phrases for Improving Classroom Communication