The Torch or The Firehose: A Guide to Section Teaching

Written by: Arthur Mattuck (MIT)

The Torch or The Firehose: A Guide to Section Teaching, by MIT Mathematics Professor Arthur Mattuck, was originally published in 1981. It is designed to be a guide for teaching assistants conducting a recitation section. It takes a humorous approach to guiding TAs to lead sessions that will complement the lectures, help the attendees become better learners and enjoy the experience of being a teacher. A quick glance through the material tells me that this is more than just a section teaching guide. It looks like a great resource for teachers of all levels as well as homeschooling parents.

Table of Contents

1. The Glass Wall: Encouraging Interaction
2. Questions: Theirs and Yours
3. Before You Walk In
4. A Word About Pedagogy
5. In The Classroom
6. Off to a Good Start
7. Basic Communication Skills
8. Seeing Is Understanding: Using the Blackboard
9. Evaluating Your Students: Assignment, Exams, Grades
10. Evaluating You: Feedback
11. Small Groups: Tutorials and Office Hours
12. Invisible Students
13. Teachers From Other Countries
14. Problem Students and Students with Problem
15. Epilogue: A Word about You
16. Summary
   

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