Resources for All Courses

Teaching and Grading Methods

Teaching Philosophy and Methods

I have tried to be clear about how I approach teaching and learning in my classes. This document provides an overview of my teaching philosophy. Additionally, it elaborates on the expectations underlying the readings, the classroom environment, and the assessments for each of my classes.

• Wendorf, C. A. (2007). Teaching philosophy and methods Available for download at http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/cw/portfolio/Wendorf_TeachingPhilosophyMethods.pdf.

Grading Rubric and Explanation

I have also tried to describe my approach to grading various course assessments (such as essays, problem-based activities, etc.). This document highlights the common tasks involved in answering these questions and provides an explanation for the grading system used. It is important that students carefully read the grading rubric and examine the samples provided in order to successfully pass the course.

• Wendorf, C. A. (2008). Grading rubric and explanation. Available for download at http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/cw/portfolio/Wendorf_GradingRubricExplanation.pdf.

Materials to Enhance Studying

Effective Text Processing Strategies

When learning from written materials (such as textbooks), it is useful to implement an effective text processing strategy. This document describes the important elements of effective text processing strategies and provides examples of two main types: the coded elaborative outline (CEO) and the knowledge/concept map (CMap).

• Wendorf, C. A. (2006). Effective text processing strategies. Available for download at http://www.uwsp.edu/psych/cw/portfolio/Wendorf_EffectiveTextProcessingStrategies.pdf.