Carol Umm. I misread the finals schedule. I woke to a knock at my door (we lived 3 houses off campus). It was my dean- I made it over to the final at 8:45 (it started at 8!). I just told the class to skip every third test item and we turned it into a 2 hour final. The dean, on our way over, said, "You need to stop by my office when the final's over." The students were very understanding- but I felt horrible.
I went to the dean's office afterward- the guy had a reputation as having no sense of humor and I had never been one of his favorites. It didn't look good at all. I sat down and he told me the story of having gone home one Friday afternoon with his best friend on the faculty. They were sitting on his porch drinking beer when his wife drove up and told him to get back to campus - he'd forgotten an exam! I didn't feel good but did feel better- and he and I were pretty close after that. Tim _______________________________ Timothy O. Shearon, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Psychology The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID 83605 email: [email protected] teaching: intro to neuropsychology; psychopharmacology; general; history and systems "You can't teach an old dogma new tricks." Dorothy Parker ________________________________________ From: DeVolder Carol L [[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, August 06, 2009 7:26 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: RE: [tips] PLEASE NOTE : NEW FEATURE My choices would be Stoli, Grey Goose, or Tanqueray... But that's not why I'm writing. While on the thought of "teachable moments" I wanted to ask a favor of Tipsters. I have been thinking for some time now about compiling a collection of "most embarassing teaching moments." It seems to me that when I hear about these I somehow feel more encouraged about my own stellar (or not so stellar) moments. I generally get the feeling that if someone can do THAT and walk away smiling, then I can handle my own goofs or gaffs. I admit I tend to be insecure (I'm sure there's a better term for it), but I thought it might be a useful collection for educators new to the classroom. To that end, would Tipsters be willing to share (privately or publicly) some of their own moments? I'd be happy to keep things confidential if so desired. I'd also appreciate any suggestions on such a compilation. Thanks, Carol Carol L. DeVolder, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology Chair, Department of Psychology St. Ambrose University 518 West Locust Street Davenport, Iowa 52803 Phone: 563-333-6482 e-mail: [email protected] web: http://web.sau.edu/psychology/psychfaculty/cdevolder.htm The contents of this message are confidential and may not be shared with anyone without permission of the sender. -----Original Message----- From: Shearon, Tim [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thu 8/6/2009 1:00 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: RE: [tips] PLEASE NOTE : NEW FEATURE Harry Harlow's problems with the tiny molecule are well documented. Rum and Coca-cola - that's so graduate school- though I do admit that Bullfighters were my preference. :) I much prefer a single malt (18 year old Highland Park), a good bourbon (Woodford Reserve is a good starting point), or Tequila (Patron Respasado is fine with me!). With food, wine or beer depending on the fare. Only in moderation!! Hope you have a great Thursday!! Tim _______________________________ Timothy O. Shearon, PhD Professor and Chair Department of Psychology The College of Idaho Caldwell, ID 83605 email: [email protected] teaching: intro to neuropsychology; psychopharmacology; general; history and systems "You can't teach an old dogma new tricks." Dorothy Parker ________________________________________ From: michael sylvester [[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2009 11:31 PM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: [tips] PLEASE NOTE : NEW FEATURE Effective this Friday,I will be introducing a new feature for tipsters-"Teachable moment" Friday. All tipsters are encouraged to contribute.I will provide gin and tonic and the rum and coca-cola. Btw,while on this subject,I am curious as to the favorite libations of Skinner,Watson,Freud(smoked dope),G Stanley Hall,Christopher Green,Stephen Black , and Mary Carver Jones. Who was the alcoholic-Harlow or Mowrer? Did Obama get his "hope" idea from Mowrer? Michael Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([email protected])
