Zara Wilkinson (Reference/Instruction Librarian) sees her role at the Paul Robeson Library as one of putting a human face on the library, both for fellow faculty and for students. In her interactions with students, she takes the position of an informal mentor whom the students can feel comfortable asking any question. “I’m not going to … Continue reading Faculty Spotlight: Zara Wilkinson…
Month: January 2014
Teaching Matters Weekly 1.29.14
Assignment Design: How to Ask For What You Really Want Feb. 12 (Faculty Lounge) 12:15-1:15 Join a review of best practices in assignment design, including how to effectively structure assignments (papers, research projects, etc.), communicate expectations and help students work productively through stages. Please bring an assignment you would like to workshop. (a “brown … Continue reading Teaching Matters Weekly 1.29.14…
Teaching Matters Weekly 1.21.14
Welcome to the new semester! As we start Spring 2014, TMAC invites you to consult our resources in preparing and running your class. Here are some suggested resources from our site and around the web: The Writing Commons is an excellent place to send students if you are including any writing assignments in your course. … Continue reading Teaching Matters Weekly 1.21.14…