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Johnson, Heidi; Churchill, Lynn D. – 1986
This study compared the effectiveness of the use of computer-based training (CBT) and instructor-based training (IBT) to train teaching assistants how to use the word processing program Microsoft Word. Thirteen faculty, staff, and graduate student volunteers served as subjects and were randomly assigned to either the computer-based or…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Assisted Instruction, Formative Evaluation, Higher Education
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Direct linkDavidovitch, Nitza; Soen, Dan – Journal on School Educational Technology, 2005
In many universities and colleges around the world, it is an accepted practice to supplement frontal lectures of courses with separate practice classes or tutorials. For this purpose lecturers may sometimes use the services of teaching-assistants to conduct the tutorials. Teaching-assistants conduct tutorials in many courses in Israel's academic…
Descriptors: Lecture Method, Teaching Assistants, Foreign Countries, Teacher Surveys
Diamond, Nancy A.; And Others – 1983
A guide for faculty who want to improve their lecturing skills is presented. After identifying advantages and disadvantages of the lecture method, suggestions are offered for effective lecture preparation, with attention to organizing the body of the lecture, and beginning and closing the lecture. Vocal aspects of lecture delivery are addressed,…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction, Course Evaluation
Humphreys, W. Lee, Ed.; Wickersham, Barbara, Ed. – 1987
Suggestions for graduate teaching assistants (TA) at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are offered. Information is provided on: the TA as a university employee, the instructor as a teacher/adviser, course management, classroom and evaluation concerns, and teaching resources. Definitions are offered for the graduate teaching assistant,…
Descriptors: Academic Advising, Ancillary School Services, Annotated Bibliographies, College Instruction
Vattano, Frank – 1987
A handbook for graduate teaching assistants at Colorado State University includes suggestions to improve teaching and information on teaching and learning resources. Faculty teaching responsibility is discussed, along with 10 factors related to effective teaching and learning, including enthusiasm, knowledge of subject, and organization and…
Descriptors: College Instruction, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Educational Objectives, Educational Resources
Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Coll. of Agricultural and Life Sciences. – 1982
Information on teaching at the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is presented for both new and established teachers. Course and lecture organization, presentation techniques, and teaching aids are covered, along with exams, grading, and teacher evaluation. Class size and composition and classroom…
Descriptors: Audiovisual Aids, Class Organization, Classroom Techniques, College Instruction
