LTC Library Teaching Topics

The Learning and Teaching Centre maintains a small library of recent journal articles on the following topics. Please drop by the Centre (location - HHB 126), phone us at 721- 8571 or email ltc@uvic.ca if you wish to review this material.

Listing of Subject Headings:

1. Collaborative Learning

• Co-operative Learning
• Critical Thinking SEE ALSO: 11 - Thinking Skills
• Learning Communities
• Peer Teaching
• Self-directed Learning SEE ALSO: 4 - Adult Learning
• Team Learning
• Team Assignments

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2. Communication in the Classroom

• Communication Skills SEE ALSO: 15 - Large Classes
• Conflict Resolution
• Criticism (Giving/ Receiving)
• Discussion Techniques
• Exercises SEE ALSO: 16 - Teaching Methods
• Feedback from Students SEE ALSO 7 - Grading/ Assessment Criteria
• Questions (Asking/ Responding)
• Office Hours

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3. Distance Education

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4. Diversity in the Classroom

• Adult Learning
• Cultural/ Ethnic Diversity
• Disabled Students
• Gender Issues

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5. Ethics

• Academic Freedom/Property
• Cheating SEE ALSO: 14
• Critical Incidents
• Plagiarism

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6. Evaluation of Teaching

• Student Evaluations
• Exit Surveys
• Faculty Evaluation
• Feedback

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7. Grading/ Assessment

• Class Participation
• Criteria
• Deadlines
• Essays
• Exams/ Tests
• Multiple Choice Questions
• Writing

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8. Graduate Students

• Research Students and Supervisors
• Training Teaching Assistants

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9. Harassment Policies and Procedures

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10. Learning Issues

• Objectives
• Principles
• Styles
• Student Quality of Life
• Student Success/ Completion
• Building learner competence

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11. Learning Techniques/ Skills

• Assigned Readings/ Research Projects/ Assignments
• Note taking in the Classroom
• Student Learning Journals
• Study Skills
• Writing Skills SEE ALSO: 7 - Grading Writing
• Thinking Skills SEE ALSO: 1 - Critical Thinking

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12. Organization/ Preparation

• Course Outlines
• Planning Models
• Teaching the First Class
• Textbook Selection

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13. Teaching Dossiers

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14. Teaching Improvement

• Bibliography
• Case Studies
• Classroom Assessment
• Critical Incidents
• New Faculty
• Peer Consultation
• Practice-Centred Inquiry
• Teaching Behaviour Analysis
• Teaching Development Survey

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15. Teaching Formats

• Lecturing
• Large Classes SEE ALSO: 7 - Grading Writing
• Seminars
• Small Classes
• Tutorials/ Labs
• Introductory Courses
• Group learning
• Teaching a college content course

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16. Teaching Philosophies/ Methods

• Philosophies
• Methods SEE ALSO: 2 - Discussion Techniques, Exercises

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17. Teaching Tools

• General
• Audio-visual Equipment
• Chalkboards
• Computers
• Teaching and Learning Centres
• Technology

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18. University Planning/ Policies

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CONTACT US IF THE TOPIC YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS NOT ON THIS LIST. ALSO AVAILABLE FROM THE CENTRE:

1. Getting Ready -- A checklist of questions for the teacher
2. Teaching Tips
3. Critical Incidents I Videotape
4. Critical Incidents II Videotape: Close Encounters of the Academic Kind
5. Critical Incidents III Videotape: Legends of the Fall Term
6. Critical Incidents IV Videotape: Sense and Sensitivity
7. Critical Incidents V Videotape: Diversity and Inclusion: Challenges in Learning and Teaching