How to Rethink Office Hours So Students Actually Show Up Prepared
Instead of leaving the topic of office hours open-ended, faculty instead give them focus:
Using office hour themes lowers the barrier for students who need support but are unsure of what to ask.
- “This week: thesis statements.”
- “Thursday: reviewing Unit 1 concepts.”
- “Next month: synthesizing theories of X.”
Using office hour themes lowers the barrier for students who need support but are unsure of what to ask.
Brielle aka Your Cooperative Colleague • How to Rethink Office Hours So Students Actually Show Up Prepared
Notes from a work friend - Brielle Harbin