By visualizing each concept, I make sure that I cover each of the necessary building blocks for understanding. The use of visuals helps clarify difficult content and maintain student interest. Evaluation of students For all my courses I have developed performance evaluation checklists for course projects. The students use the checklists to evaluate their work before turning it in. Then, I use it for my evaluation.
Students often comment that the checklists are one of the best evaluation methods they have seen.
The expectations are very clear, allowing students to do the best they possibly can. I have had several students tell me they now develop them for the classes they teach. One of my graduate students is conducting research on checklists for her master's project. I have also developed test item banks and grading data bases for my courses. Encouragement and motivation To motivate students to take risks in the ways they explore teaching, I try to be a good role model.