Imagine this: you've taught a concept that's challenging, ensured your assessment was fair, and suddenly, the results are in, and they're not good. That sinking feeling of "Where did I, or we, go wrong?" settles in.
In this episode, Dr Toyin Ali, a senior lecturer at the University of Georgia, confronts the uncomfortable reality of what to do when your students fail an exam. It's an issue that can catch even the most seasoned educators by surprise, but there are constructive ways to handle it.
Resources:
- Check out my YouTube video on supplemental lesson plans for students
- Purchase the Mid-Semester Survey Toolkit
- Sign up for The Independent Professor Workshop
- Read the essay about tenure here
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Imagine this: you've taught a concept that's challenging, ensured your assessment was fair, and suddenly, the results are in, and they're not good. That sinking feeling of "Where did I, or we, go wrong?" settles in.
In this episode, Dr Toyin Ali, a senior lecturer at the University of Georgia, confronts the uncomfortable reality of what to do when your students fail an exam. It's an issue that can catch even the most seasoned educators by surprise, but there are constructive ways to handle it.
Resources:
- Check out my YouTube video on supplemental lesson plans for students
- Purchase the Mid-Semester Survey Toolkit
- Sign up for The Independent Professor Workshop
- Read the essay about tenure here
In this episode of "The Good Teaching Podcast," hosted by Dr. Toyin Alli, the focus shifts towards alternative career paths within academia, particularly those outside the traditional tenure track positions. Dr. Alli draws from her personal experience and her recent essay on the relevance of tenure in academic success and fulfillment.
She highlights the various types of academic positions available, including non-tenure teaching roles that are often overlooked. These roles, such as lecturer, teaching assistant professor, and more, are permanent positions that prioritize teaching over research.
Dr. Alli shares her own journey, where she chose a non-tenure track position despite receiving tenure-track job offers. She emphasizes the importance of aligning one's career goals with personal fulfillment, even if it means taking a less conventional path.
Furthermore, she introduces her "Independent Professor Workshop," designed to assist academics and professors in creating self-hosted learning experiences. This workshop aims to help educators extend their impact beyond traditional university courses and engage with students on a deeper level.
The episode encourages academics to explore alternative career paths that align with their passion for teaching and making a meaningful impact.
Good Teaching with Dr. Toyin Alli
Imagine this: you've taught a concept that's challenging, ensured your assessment was fair, and suddenly, the results are in, and they're not good. That sinking feeling of "Where did I, or we, go wrong?" settles in.
In this episode, Dr Toyin Ali, a senior lecturer at the University of Georgia, confronts the uncomfortable reality of what to do when your students fail an exam. It's an issue that can catch even the most seasoned educators by surprise, but there are constructive ways to handle it.
Resources:
- Check out my YouTube video on supplemental lesson plans for students
- Purchase the Mid-Semester Survey Toolkit
- Sign up for The Independent Professor Workshop
- Read the essay about tenure here
