PERS 2001: Comparative Cultures
Teaching in Today’s Society
What Does It Mean to be an Effective Teacher?
Directions: Complete the tasks below for the online class.
1) Read the introduction and chapter 1 from Why We Teach by Sonia Nieto (pdf attached in iCollege folder). List at least 3 key points worth remembering and/or sharing with others.
2) Read the article “Teachers Who Shaped Our Lives” by Andrea S. Libresco (pdf attached in iCollege folder). List at least 3 key points worth remembering and/or sharing with others.
3) Watch the 28:22 minute video “Session 10 – How We Organize Knowledge: The Structure of the Disciplines” (https://www.learner.org/series/the-learning-classroom-theory-into-practice/how-we-organize-knowledge-the-structure-of-the-disciplines/) This video is part of a series created by the Annenberg Foundation. There are several videos listed on this website; be sure to scroll down to the correct title/session. List at least 3 key points worth remembering and/or sharing with others.
4) Think back on your career as a student. Who was your favorite teacher? Why?
