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My Thoughts on Teaching!
All of us professors and lecturers have written and edited (more than once!) our teaching philosophies. But how exactly does that translate when we’re actually in the classroom? How can you turn your philosophy into practice? My philosophy extends over a little more than a page; if I were to sum it up, I would… →
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Dressing for Academic Approachability or Authority
Earlier this month, I wrote about how academic style is political and about the differences in academic attire. Today, I want to examine how clothing choices in academia shape perceptions and professional interactions, and I will share additional resources I found. As in any walk of life, what you wear matters. In academia, it is… →
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Academic Presence: A Guide for Undergraduates
When you start university or college, building your academic presence probably isn’t at the top of your mind. It’s not covered in orientation, and you won’t find it spelled out in any class. Instead, it’s something you figure out along the way. Academic presence is about how you communicate, how prepared you are, and how… →
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Teaching While Learning
Reality often means teaching before you are ready. We get emails about Teaching Assistantships and feel that is maybe what we should do alongside classwork or writing. I was never a TA, but I had experience teaching for the Honors College at my University as an employee. I get wanting to be a TA, and… →