Choose SEVEN of the 602 activities to complete .  
As you complete each activity, your shuttle will move closer to the moon.  

     The FIRST shuttle to reach the moon will win a special MOON ROCK!
In the event of a tie, a "space-off" will be held.
There will also be a prize for the second place winner.

    ALL activities must be completed no later than December 9, 2005

CLICK on the MOON for the list of 602 assignments
FALL 2005 SEMINAR SCHEDULE

E-mail addresses of all 602 "astronauts"

• To become aware of the many resources, including your peers, which can contribute to your development as a teacher.
• To expand your understanding of the various ways of enhancing student learning.
• To manage the day-to-day challenges of teaching.
• To participate in a dialogue about teaching/learning issues.
• To realize that excellence in teaching is not a goal, but an on-going process.
• To get to know your peers as a source of personal and professional support.

Objectives of the 602 activities:

            Your assignment is to get your shuttle to the moon by completing activities.

      Grading policies for 602  

Links:

      ANGEL (Penn State's web course management system)

      Mid-Semester Student Assessment of Learning: Designing, administering and evaluating results of
         Midsemester Evaluations
      Guide to using and analyzing SRTEs
       Suggestions for writing exercises/grading (link to PSU's "Center for Excellence in Writing")
      Writing and grading essay exams  
     On-line resources for students to improve their writing
     Critical thinking skills:

• Helping Your Students Develop Critical Thinking Skills
• Using What We Know to Promote High Level Thinking Outcomes

    IDEA PAPERS :  excellent brief articles on many topics related to teaching
     Articles from the National Teaching and Learning Forum

      The Schreyer Institute  

• The Penn State Teacher II:  Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn       

602 Articles:

    General Tips for Students on Writing Essay Exams
    Getting Class Discussion Started
    How to prevent and deal with cheating
    Language Games (activities for the language classroom)

Forms/Surveys:

    The "Quiz":  Teacher and Grad Student
     Guide to Class Observations  
    "Teaching Changes: Planning for the Future"
 

602 Bibliography