Preparing Graduate Students to excel in the classroom and as job candidates
The Science of Learning for Economics
Getting Ready to Teach Your First Economics Class: Preparation
Best Practices for Classroom Management in Economics
Module 1: The Importance of Classroom Management in Economics Teaching
Module 2: Classroom Climate and Building Rapport
Module 3: Handling Disruptive Behavior
Module 4: Reflection and Continuous Improvement
Best Practices for Syllabus Design for Economics
Module 1: Building the Backbone of the Economics Syllabus
Module 2: Structure: Aligning Time, Tasks, and Trust in the Economics Course
Module 3: Rules and Policies: Flexibility, Fairness, and Firmness in an Economics Syllabus
Module 4: Engaging Students in the Economics Course
Best Practices for Approaching Your Course Design
Module 1: Backwards Design for Learning
Module 2: Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Module 3: Assessments
Module 4: Lesson Plan Models
Best Practices for Executing Your Course Design
Module 1: UDL Accessibility
Module 2: Selection of Course Materials
Module 3: Building a Lesson Plan
Module 4: Utilizing Technology
Creating Effective Class Presentations
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Module 3:
Module 4:
Getting Ready to Teach Your First Economics Class: Execution
Strategies for Teaching Economics: Content Delivery
Module 1: Cognitive Engagement
Module 2: Chunking and Scaffolding
Module 3: Relating and Dual Coding
Module 4: The Art of Feedback
Strategies for Teaching Economics: Content Mastery
Module 1: Retrieval Practice
Module 2: Spacing and Interleaving
Module 3: Deliberative Practice
Module 4: Formative and Summative Assessment
Preparing for the Job Market
Making Yourself a More Competitive Candidate in Economics
Module 1: What are hiring departments looking for?
Module 2: Growing Your Teaching Skills and Effectiveness
Module 3: Developing Your Teaching Statement and Assembling Your Portfolio
Module 4: Marketing Your Teaching Skills Through Signaling
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