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Re: question about TEACHSOC messages being public

James Cassell — 2009-08-30T20:28:02

The settings for this group do in fact restrict viewing content to group members. Are you sure you're seeing recent posts, or something from years ago?

James

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question about TEACHSOC messages being public

Kelly Fulton — 2009-08-30T19:04:13

Dear Teachsoc colleagues,

I noticed the other day that archived messages show up in google  
searches.  In other words, a student, by googling my name, could see  
several comments I had posted to the  teachsoc group.

I guess I thought these comments were only available to teachsoc list  
members.  And, I would prefer if this were the case.

What do others think?

Kelly

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large class with no TA - update

Kelly Fulton — 2009-08-30T19:00:18

Dear Teachsoc colleagues,

Thanks for all of the wonderful suggestions and supportive comments!   
I really appreciate it.   At the last minute, I got a half-time TA  
assigned to my course.

I'm filing away all of the great ideas to consider as I tweak my  
courses for next semester.

Thanks,
Kelly

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Re: suggestions for intro soc readers?

Madeleine Cousineau — 2009-08-27T16:01:36

Stacy,

Although I second Elizabeth's nomination for Susan Ferguson's book, the important thing is that a reader needs to fit the way that you teach -- both in terms of your decisions about the amount of theory and/or research you want to include and the coverage of specific subtopics. I searched through a large number of readers and found that many of the editors did not seem to have in mind a course structure that is compatible with mine. 

Once you outline the course, you will know the subtopics that you want to cover and how much time you want to spend on each one. Then you need to determine whether the reader provides a sufficient number of articles on each subtopic. Of course, if you are using a textbook (my preference is for brevity in a textbook, to allow for extensive use of the reader), it is also important that the reader be compatible with the topics covered in the text. So the best thing to do is to get a number of exam copies and find the one that works for you. Alternatively you can do an Inte

Re: large classes: tips for students

MaryKniskern — 2009-08-27T14:41:20

Bruce,

I'm reminded of tips I received as a freshman back in the day, that I
still pass on to my own students:
1) Sit center front- the teacher recognizes your face sooner, and it's
obvious if you're not prepared- thus providing incentive to be there &
be prepared!  Most instructors teach to those center seats, and the
strongest students often self-select into those seats, so it builds
expectations.

2) Greet the teacher/introduce yourself by name before or after every
class ("Hello, Dr. ____.  My name is ____, and I have a question/was
wondering about/am confused about ____. . . .).  Maintain the name
portion until the instructor greets you by name.  This strategy works
best if you're paying attention and thinking about the class so that
your question or comment relates to the lecture or readings.
Building a positive reputation and relationship with the instructor
early in the semester is very helpful if you encounter challenges
later in the semester.

As an instructor, I really appreciate students' sensi

Re: suggestions for intro soc readers?

Elizabeth Durden — 2009-08-27T14:40:52

Stacy, 

I love Susan Ferguson's Mapping the Social Landscape. Her readings are quite in-depth, and really give the students a sense of sociological research. 

Good Luck! Elizabeth 

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Hi Everyone, 

Do you all have any suggestions for good intro sociology readers? 

Thanks! 
Stacy 






Stacy Silver 
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology 
The Pennsylvania State University 
211 Oswald Tower / University Park, PA 16802 
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Re: Grade Inflation Article in the NYTimes ---- help!

Sharon Cullity — 2009-08-27T15:04:35

Here you go!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/education/18college.html


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Department of Sociology
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On 8/27/09 6:05 AM, "Elizabeth Durden" <elizabeth.durden-JeZF1WbMTUv2fBVCVOL8/A< at >public.gmane.org> wrote:

Hello All,

In the last 4-5 months in the New York Times, there was an article on grade inflation in college classes --------- and it referenced how students thought they deserved higher grades just for 'trying', even if they did not necessarily succeed at the assignment ---- ie, grades should be rewarded for just attempting. The article then goes on to discuss how the researchers who talked to the students about grades given just for trying wondered if they thought the same applied to medical school, if doctors in training should just be allowed to pass for trying even if they did not succeed.

I am hoping this article is ringing

I desperately need to find this article in the next 3 hours. Can anyone hel

Re: suggestions for intro soc readers?

Stacy Silver — 2009-08-27T14:34:26

Hi Everyone,

Do you all have any suggestions for good intro sociology readers?

Thanks!
Stacy






Stacy Silver
Associate Professor, Department of Sociology
The Pennsylvania State University
211 Oswald Tower / University Park, PA 16802
Voice: 814 865-8798, Fax: 814 863-7216, Email: stacysilver-8DAjSxpRXgY< at >public.gmane.org




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Re: large classes: tips for students

Stacy Silver — 2009-08-27T14:24:34

Hi Bruce,

Sounds like a great idea!

The humorous/advice book The Naked Roommate actually has very serious 
and sound advice that I would pass on to my students including where 
to sit (the inverted triangle with the long side formed by the front 
row of the room.  It covers all topics from class work, to hooking 
up, to drinking and sexual issues, to parents to friendships. You 
might comb through there for the section on tips for class success.

Also, My Freshman Year gave me a lot of insight into what the college 
experience is like for students and specifically the fact that 
classes are only 1 part of what they are focused on.  There is some 
good insight there for teachers and for students.

If I were doing that I would really emphasize that the univ is a 
friendly place, that it's all for them, but it's also huge so they 
need to speak up about their needs.

1. Unlike high school, there is no monitoring so it's really up to 
them to seek help, come to class  (most profs won't even know their 
name) -

I found the NYTimes article!

Elizabeth Durden — 2009-08-27T13:10:08

Thanks so much anyway. For those that might be interested, here is a link. 

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/18/education/18college.html?em=&pagewanted=print

Grade Inflation Article in the NYTimes ---- help!

Elizabeth Durden — 2009-08-27T13:05:32

Hello All, 

In the last 4-5 months in the New York Times, there was an article on grade inflation in college classes --------- and it referenced how students thought they deserved higher grades just for 'trying', even if they did not necessarily succeed at the assignment ---- ie, grades should be rewarded for just attempting. The article then goes on to discuss how the researchers who talked to the students about grades given just for trying wondered if they thought the same applied to medical school, if doctors in training should just be allowed to pass for trying even if they did not succeed. 

I am hoping this article is ringing 

I desperately need to find this article in the next 3 hours. Can anyone help?? 

Thanks so much! Elizabeth

Re: large classes: tips for students

2009-08-27T10:17:08

Hi Bruce:

The book I am about to suggest is aimed at instructors, but embedded
in it was lots of information from the students' perspective -- I
really have read it over and over as I got ready for teaching my 150
person section this semester.  So I would recommend "Teaching the
Large College Class: A Guidebook for Instructors with Multitudes" by
Frank Heppner (2007, Wiley & Sons).

I also would suggest the following blogs about hacking college:

- Student Hacks   http://studenthacks.org/

-Study Hacks: Demystifying Student Success   http://www.calnewport.com/blog/

- Gearfire Tips for Students
http://www.gearfire.net/

- The Student Help Forum
http://www.studenthelpforum.com/

Some particular blogs from these I like

-http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/06/30/monday-master-class-a-crash-
course-in-student-time-management/

-http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/04/07/monday-master-class-how-to-
reduce-stress-and-get-more-done-by-building-an-autopilot-schedule/

-http://calnewport.com/blog/2007/07/26/the-straight-a-

Re: large classes: tips for students

Bruce Mork — 2009-08-27T05:24:26

I will soon be leading a one-hour workshop for incoming freshmen about 
how they can do well (learning, performance, excitement) in large 
classes. Going all the way back to Reece McGee's materials on teaching 
to "hordes," I have thought about this from the point of view of the 
teacher, but perhaps not as much from the point of view of the student. 
I would appreciate suggestions for my workshop. Thanks.

Bruce Mork
Sociology/Anthropology Department
228 Cina Hall
University of Minnesota, Duluth 55812
(218) 726-6369

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Re: Intro Sociology paper ideas

Robert J Hironimus-Wendt — 2009-08-26T21:42:40

Hi All 

You might consider trying to grab students where they are, and introducing them to current social events. For example, most textsbooks start with an introduction to the sociological imagination, conflict, functionalism, symbolic interaction, etc.. Thus, early on you might ask them to watch the news networks, focusing specifically on the healthcare debate. Then ask them to write a brief statement on how each media outlet portrays the relationships between structure and agency, or where they locate the problem (in individuals, organizations, structures, etc.). Make it clear that there are no wrong answers, only weak ones, and tell them you want them to use sociological insights rather than media soundbites. 

Robert 

Robert J. Hironimus-Wendt, Ph.D. 
Faculty Associate to the FYE Program 
Associate Professor of Sociology 
Western Illinois University 

"You must surround your students with models of 
straightforward conduct, clarified character, and 
open reasonableness, for I believe it is in the hope

Re: "Top 10" Teaching Sociology articles of all time

Robert W Greene — 2009-08-26T20:49:18

Hi, Dean Dorn's One More Tool on the Pedagogical Shelf lists numerous simulations, some I have used for years.Here is a citation for it: 
Dorn, Dean S. 1989. “Simulation Games: One More Tool on the. Pedagogical Shelf.” Teaching Sociology.  Vol. 17, 1-18. 
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Hello;

In an effort to prepare our graduate students for classroom teaching,
our Sociology faculty are reading, along with the grad students,
various books on teaching. I would like to both introduce the students
to the great resource the journal Teaching Sociology is, as well as
have them read some of the more cited works in the journal. I realize
a “top 10” list differs based on topic, but would like

Intro Sociology paper ideas

tricia — 2009-08-26T21:17:57

i realize, as i'm firming up my intro sociology syllabi, that i'd like
to change-up my written assignments.  i have my students (3 classes/
over 100 students total) write 2 reaction papers per semester.  the
papers ask the student to integrate their own experiences into the
topics we are covering.  for example - your family and socialization.
pretty basic stuff, yes, but i've been repeatedly satisfied with the
"digging in" that the students do on these assignments.

so, all good, right?  yes ... however, i'd like a change.  any
suggestions for creative, enriching, brief (2-3 pages) introductory
sociology reaction papers?  thanks to all!
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Re: Need Sociology and Anthropoly Books

Ender, M. DR BS&L — 2009-08-26T20:33:22

Mansoor, do you have a mailing address.  We have some sociology books we
could box up...morten

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Dear all Sociologist 

I need sociology and anthropology books and research article and global
level.

Can any one help me in this regard.



With Best Regards
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Dept: of Sociology 
University of Sindh Jamshoro, Pakistan. 
Cell # +92 333 2809218
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del thomas — 2009-08-26T19:57:00

I forgot to mention grading.  Make as simple as possible.  If you can 
have exams produce a letter grade.  I would eliminate
the + and - if possible.   Limit the number of items on an exam .  While 
they may be easier to score I have abandoned
TF/multiple choice formats because they are more focused on knowledge 
than  learning.   Also, you can not improve on an question.

You could design a group of items/variables that are the course.  A 
particular question could include multiple items.  That is 3 questions
could include 10 or more of these items.  This can also promote 
connecting the dots in creative ways. 

Again, go for active learning by changing the division of labor.... let 
the students do more.

Del


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"Top 10" Teaching Sociology articles of all time

Peg — 2009-08-26T18:35:17

Hello;

In an effort to prepare our graduate students for classroom teaching,
our Sociology faculty are reading, along with the grad students,
various books on teaching. I would like to both introduce the students
to the great resource the journal Teaching Sociology is, as well as
have them read some of the more cited works in the journal. I realize
a “top 10” list differs based on topic, but would like to start
creating this list by asking your thoughts as to what you consider the
seminal pieces in the journal. I’m happy to compile a list and post it
to the group once I hear back from folks. Thanks for your insight and
help,

Peg P.

Peg Petrzelka
Associate Professor of Sociology
SSWA Department
Utah State University
Logan, UT  84322-0730
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435.797.0981 (phone)
435.797.1240 (fax)

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Andi Stepnick — 2009-08-26T16:25:24

Hi All,

Our univ has changed our email addresses so googlegroups doesn't
recognize me.

It's been 15+ years since I've subscribed.
Can someone remind me?

I'm now andi.stepnick-zINwEI5z+JaVc3sceRu5cw< at >public.gmane.org (which googlegroups won't accept)

not stepnicka-ExELxhvnIyX7i/BhiqD+bg< at >public.gmane.org 

Thanks!

Andi
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large classes

Andi Stepnick — 2009-08-26T16:23:51

Kelly/All,

Racing out the door, but quickly...I second the YIKES!

I agree with other posters.  Save yourself!  You can have a good class
if you strategize (which you are!).

First, I would probably switch to mult choice as well.  You can ask
higher order, analysis/synthesis questions...
Grading will be a snap with a scantron.  (If you don't have a machine
email me and I have a back up quick grade method.) You could also do
structured short answer which take much less time than essays to grade.

Second, I love my paper rubrics.  In mine, I restate the criteria (to
remind them) AND I have a coding sheet as well as space for brief
comments.  The coding sheet (recommended by my mom, a prof as well) save
tons of time.  For example, if a student is missing a thesis statement,
I write 1...which is "needs thesis statement" (or something like that)
on the rubric.  If they need a citation I might write 6...or whatever. 
 So, they get the feedback but I save LOADS of time by not writing the
same comments over and ov