Understanding Student Expectations & Effective

Teaching

Presented by: Dr. Laura Marler Associate Professor of Management

College of Business Mississippi State University

An effective teacher isA good

communicator

Organized

Engaging A subject matter expert

Enthusiastic

Concerned about the learning process &

outcomes

Professional

A good classroommanager

Building your tool chest What are your strengths?

What are areas of development?

Why do student expectations matter?

Shape student behavior & reactions Are influenced by YOUAre likely to change as students receive your feedbackInfluence course evaluation scores

Introduce yourself to the person sitting

next to you

Together, make a list of what you

expect from your future students

Now, make a list of what you think your future students will

expect of you

What do you expect from your future students?

My students should _______________________.

What expectations do MSU students have of you?

My students will expect me to _______________________.

What classroom challenges are you likely to face?

During a semester of teaching, I’m likely to encounter students who

_____________________.

How should we handle these situations? Stick to the syllabus

Be professional (the parent role) Get support/advice from a mentor

Use humor (when appropriate) Recommend resources on campus (e.g., Student Support Services) Remember that the situation is a learning opportunity for you as

well as your student

Questions???

Student expectations & effective teaching go hand in hand

“Failing to plan is planning to fail.”

Resources

Helpful Instructional Resources Components of a Course Syllabus http://www.grad.msstate.edu/pdf/syllabus_components.pdf

Teaching Guides And Resources http://www.ctl.msstate.edu/instructionalresources/teachingresources/

Sample Syllabus http://www.ctl.msstate.edu/sites/www.ctl.msstate.edu/files/Syllabus%20Template%20Final%20Draft%20REVMay15.pdf

MSU Student Honor Code http://www.honorcode.msstate.edu/

Academic Calendar http://www.registrar.msstate.edu/Calendars/academiccal.html

Final Examination Schedule http://www.registrar.msstate.edu/Students/examschedule.html

Student Support Services http://www.sss.msstate.edu/

Course description

• “Three hours lecture. Compensation fundamentals, practices, and problems, including wage level determinants, wage & salary structures, merit rating, methods of wage payments, fringe benefits, & controls.” From the MSU catalogue

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS CLASS???

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME…

Start setting expectations

Help your students relate to course

material

From: Student NameTo: lmarler@business.msstate.eduSubject: MGT 3513 Section 3 - - (Your name)

Dear Dr. Marler,I am contacting you because…

Sincerely,(Your name)

Put your course, section, & name in

the subject line

Be sure to sign your name!

My teaching method

Preparing for class – EXAMPLE homework slide

Sample Questions from PowerPoint Slides• Cost leadership

• What is cost leadership?• What compensation practices fit with this strategy?

• Differentiation• What is differentiation?• What compensation practices fit with this strategy?

A question mark in the bottom corner of a slide indicates you need to look up the answer in your book; I will call on you during class so be prepared!!!

Preparing for class

My thoughts on how to be organized…1. Get a binder.2. Print out slides in notes page view

3. *Only1 slide per page with 4. room to take notes*

Just a thought: Print slides in Notes View

1. Write your answers below slide in one color2. Take notes during class in another color

-ANY PROBLEMS REGISTERING FOR MISWEB OR ACCESSING COURSE SLIDES?

-HTTPS://MISWEB.CBI.MSSTATE.EDU/~COBI/FACULTY/GRADES.SHTML?LMARLER

-ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?

-REMINDER: TAKE THE SYLLABUS QUIZ

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Discuss the honor code as a class on the first

day

Include the honor code

statement on assignments &

exams

Walk around the room during exams

(let the students know that you will

be doing this)

Utilize the assistance of

proctors for examsEstablish clear guidelines as to

what is and is not allowed for assignments and exams

Review grading policy close to the end of the semester

Discuss the policy stated on your course syllabusAsk if there are any questionsAsk students to review posted grades for accuracyEncourage students to re-evaluate course goals

Recap of tips for effective teaching

1. Create a course “to do” list for yourself 2. Be knowledgeable about University resources3. Introduce your students to the course and yourself in an interactive way 4. Learn about your students (knowledge assessment; student profile)5. Set expectations for professional communication6. Use an interactive teaching method7. Give your students tips on preparing for class8. Check in with your students about topics of potential confusion9. Promote academic integrity 10. Review grading policy at end of semester

Moving forward Think about your strengths and areas of

potential development.

How can you incorporate what you have learned today in your future teaching?