The Torch or The Firehose: A Guide to Section Teaching
Description:
The Torch or The Firehose is a classic handbook by MIT professor Arthur Mattuck designed to help college teaching assistants run highly effective recitation sections. The guide offers practical advice on mastering classroom communication, engaging quiet students, and organizing blackboard presentations.
Key Topics
- Classroom communication pitfalls
- The glass wall
- Teaching strategies
- Student engagement strategies
- Evaluating your students
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The Torch or The Firehose: A Guide to Section Teaching
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2009
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