Assignments

All assignments must be completed in order to receive a “Pass” for the class. Exceptions are made only in the most extreme of circumstances.

1. Review the materials on syllabus writing and first day lesson plans (accessible from the main Ay300 webpage) and write a draft of your syllabus and lesson plan. Your lesson plan should include introductions, an ice breaker, an engaging activity, and time for assessment and feedback.
2. Bring a copy of both your syllabus and lesson with you to the second bootcamp day.

Loads of small tasks:

1. Continue editing your syllabus and lesson plan. E-mail it to Therese or myself you want further comments (optional).
2. Complete the required online Ethics course before Monday.
3. Make an account on badGrads so you can access the EBRB. You must make an account on a computer connected to the astro server. If you are not an HFA native, ask Therese and I for assistance.
4. For those teaching on Monday: Have a great first section!
5. For the volunteer (Isaac): Try to make some notes on your section for the section recap section on Monday. Use the teaching log prompt questions as a guide.

1. Review writing effective lesson plans and draft a lesson plan using the 12-steps. Bring two copies to the next class.
2. Write two example quiz questions. One should involve calculations and one should involve writing/explanation. Have each question be worth 10 points, and also create a grading rubric for each question.
3. We spent time talking about active learning and group work in Ay300. Pick one of the various techniques or group-learning activities and implement it in your next section. Be sure to answer the questions for this week's teaching log before the next class. Also, bring your teaching log with you to class. They will be checked (and the questions discussed).

1. Pick a different active learning technique or group-learning activity and implement it in your section next week. Be sure to answer the questions for this week's teaching log before the next class. Also, bring your teaching logs to class for the discussion.

1. Have fun grading quizzes. Remember, grade in a color other than red.