KB mentioned attribution theory and its link to motivation – linking cause to internal problem – like cognition – hinders motivation, while linking it to something external – like lack of knowledge of study skills - can help increase motivation. How do I manage students’ expectations of support to ensure they do not expect course-related support? UW have a list that defines parameters of support to use with students. Contact Associates have a rights and responsibilities document. How do I distinguish between proof-reading work for students and teaching editing skills? Discussed proofreading techniques: Print on different coloured background Adjust margins/alter layout Put it away for 2 days – 1 week Read from end Use blank piece of paper to cover all text except sentence you need to check Separate it into stages Print two copies. Highlight all references: Get visual pattern. This helps identify areas with too few references.
KB mentioned attribution theory and its link to motivation – linking cause to internal problem – like cognition – hinders motivation, while linking it to something external – like lack of knowledge of study skills - can help increase motivation. How do I manage students’ expectations of support to ensure they do not expect course-related support? UW have a list that defines parameters of support to use with students. Contact Associates have a rights and responsibilities document. How do I distinguish between proof-reading work for students and teaching editing skills? Discussed proofreading techniques: Print on different coloured background Adjust margins/alter layout Put it away for 2 days – 1 week Read from end Use blank piece of paper to cover all text except sentence you need to check Separate it into stages Print two copies. Highlight all references: Get visual pattern. This helps identify areas with too few references.
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