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1.What
were the main objectives/goals for the class?
The main goal of my class is to prepare the students for a college
environment. Along the way I hope that my
students gain an understanding of their place in the
Universe. I hope that they understand the roll that the scientific
process and astronomy
contribute to science as well as to the imagination and technology
of the
everyday human.
2.What
are your expectations from the students?
I expect the students to bring curiosity
to class. It is very important that they spend
some time reviewing class notes and taking care in preparing assignments.
I also expect that when they don't know they ask questions.
3.Briefly
describe the structure of the class? What tactics do you use to
teach the material? Are there any special projects or activities?
There
is mostly lecture. I do try to bring some discussion and lab work
but my main
thrust is to have students effectively learn to take notes and
use those notes
to answer complex questions. One of my techniques for doing this
is to write
some questions out before hand so the students know what they
will be expected to know after lecture.
4.How
does this class help prepare the students for college?
I
try to give my students
a flavor of university style teaching. They learn to take notes,
do lab work
and hopefully think at a more advanced level than they had before.
I am also
trying to give them university level exams.
5.Describe
the overall participation in the classroom?
I
am not sure what this is asking
but the participation in my classroom has been great. People seem
comfortable
asking questions and talking about science. I am very pleased
with the in class discussions.
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