My expertise is typically used to resolve disagreements about content issues. This course has very specific goals and objectives that I want to accomplish. I solicit student advice about how and what to teach in this course. My expectations for what I want students to do in this class are clearly defined in the syllabus. Eventually, many students begin to think like me about course content.
Students can make choices among activities in order to complete course requirements.
My approach to teaching is similar to a manager of a work group who delegates tasks and responsibilities to subordinates. There is more material in this course than I have time available to cover it. My standards and expectations help students develop the discipline the need to learn. I give students a lot of personal support and encouragement to do well in this course. I assume the role of a resource person who is available to students whenever they need help.