University of New Mexico - Valencia Campus
Teaching & Learning Center
Assignment Design
Key Points Concerning Group Assignments - Forming Groups, Developing an Understanding of the Need for Group Assignments, Managing Group Dynamics, Managing Assignments, Evaluating the Experience.
http://ftad.osu.edu/Publications/keypoints.html
Most excellent teachers give students frequent assignments which allow them to apply course concepts and improve communication and problem-solving skills. Even in very large classes, these instructors make a point of reading and commenting on at least a sample of the papers or problem sets.
http://teaching.berkeley.edu/compendium/suggestions/file91.html
Having students turn in their lecture notes as a course assignment. ..."I find this is a good way to get a sense of how well students are understanding the material," explains the professor. "If someone is having difficulties I can spot them and give them some help. http://teaching.berkeley.edu/compendium/suggestions/file104.html
The essential element of a healthy teaching environment is active student involvement. The first step in achieving involvement is to have students attend teaching sessions. You must then maintain their attention, the second level of involvement, from which they will articulate or express ideas to you and their peers. http://www.dal.ca/~oidt/taguide/AchievingStudentInvolvement.htm
Students are often very hesitant to speak out in class. Questions go unasked and unanswered, students remain silent because they are afraid to lose their self-esteem by being put down in front of their classmates. Here are some hints for creating a more open, rewarding, and responsive classroom environment.http://www.dal.ca/~clt/taguide/RapportiClassroom.htm