Re: [tips] ideas for an ultra-small class?

2010-08-20 Thread Jim Clark
Hi I would find it a challenge with that small a class filling all the class time, whether lectures or traditional seminars. I have had students in larger classes do small exercises out of class and submit brief reports by e-mail. I just credit them if they submit anything reasonable. But pe

RE: [tips] ideas for an ultra-small class?

2010-08-20 Thread Nathalie Cote
Hi Carol, I had an instructor for a course in graduate school who stood up and lectured every day even though there were only 4 of us. It was awful. Your situation calls for some creativity but what an opportunity! Especially if your course isn't a prereq for other courses. Here are some ideas: