Search results matching tag 'IDS/UHC'

Re: Sample syllabi, anyone?

Magdalena Berry — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:55:36 GMT

Here's a link to my syllabus. It's based on the suggested syllabus, but I tweaked it for readability and "you-centered-ness" Let me know if you can't access the page. http://idisk.mac.com/magberry-Public?view=web

Sample syllabi, anyone?

Carey Adams — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:00:26 GMT

I'm sure I'm the only one among us who doesn't have his IDS 110 syllabus ready to photocopy yet ... Would anyone out there who has a syllabus ready, or maybe one from last year that just needs a little tweaking -- be willing to share theirs here?

Re: My first First Year Experience

Aardvark Junior — Tue, 20 May 2008 16:02:26 GMT

Here are my answers, Carey:

My first IDS course ever. I've taught UHC 110 various times between 1994 and 2006.
I suspect my "theme" will have something to do with globalization and/or clashing empires.
I'm using the customized Staley text too.
Are there any studies of how well the UPEERS portals already in existence have met their goal of increasing freshman retention? I've fooled around with it somewhat and am not exactly dazzled so far.

My first First Year Experience

Carey Adams — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:11:25 GMT

This fall I'll make my first attempt at teaching IDS 110. There are 15 of us from COAL teaching 23 sections, about 23% of the campus total in both categories. That's not counting another 10 COAL faculty who are teaching UHC 110. I am not the only rookie in the bunch, and many people who have taught IDS 110 in the past are making significant changes this fall. I'm hoping we can learn from each other and discuss how the college might want to put its own "stamp" on the first year experience.

To kick off this forum, let me throw out a few basic questions to help us all get acquainted.

Which course (IDS/UHC) are you teaching this fall, and have you taught the class before?
Are you using a "theme" for your section. If so, what?
Are you using a text(s)? If so, what?
What's the biggest question you have about teaching the class this fall?

I'll start the ball rolling with my own responses:

I'm teaching IDS 110 for the first time.
Unless I change my mind by the first of June, the theme for my section is "Leaders as Storytellers: How Narratives Shape Organizations."
I'm using the Constance Staley text.
What do I choose to fit into 16 hours of class time? There's a lot of good information in the Staley text, but I could spend the whole 8 weeks doing nothing but covering that information. I'm much more interested in stimulating lively discussion and getting students engaged.