Tips for Success in Classroom by Ghazala Khan International Student Advisor 103 International Center [email protected] (517)353-1720 Welcome

Tips for Success in Classroom

by

Ghazala Khan International Student Advisor

103 International Center www.isp.msu.edu/oiss [email protected] (517)353-1720

Welcome & Introduction

1. Academic Advising

2. Classroom Tips

3. Campus Resources

4. Academic Relationships

5. Teaching Perspectives

6. Academic Honesty & Plagiarism


Agenda

“The process of determining which classes you must take, and which classes you will want to take in order to graduate with a given degree.”

Graduation Requirements

• University Requirements

• College Major/Minor Requirements

• Electives


Academic Advising

What should I keep in mind when I see my advisor?

•University requirements

•College major/minor requirements, Prerequisite

•Schedule of classes, location

•Preferred : days and times, learning styles, instructors (see www.allmsu.com)

•No overlapping of classes, Course balance

•Graduate level: research course with content course


Academic Advising

http://www.allmsu.com/

• Be in constant touch with your advisor

• Undergraduate Students: http://www.msu.edu/dept/uud/

• Graduate Students: http://www.msu.edu/user/gradschl/all/diralpha.htm

• Academic Advising Webpage: http://www.msu.edu/dept/uud/advising.html


Academic Advising

http://www.msu.edu/dept/uud/

http://www.msu.edu/user/gradschl/all/diralpha.htm

http://www.msu.edu/dept/uud/advising.html

Importance of the SyllabusYour guide & class contract including:

Contact information for professor & T.A.

Office hours

Required readings & assignments

Evaluation/Grading

Class policies


Classroom Tips

The Importance of Classroom Discussion

• Extra grade points for class participation

• Express your ideas and opinions

• Share ideas; debate/arguments less common

• Questions reflect interest and understanding


Classroom Tips

• Library

• English Language Center

• Writing Center at Bessey Hall

• Tutoring Labs

• Computer Labs

• Printing & e-tokens

• STUINFO (check bill, grades)


Campus Resources--Academic

Student Academic Affairs (UUD)• Academic progress monitored• Advising about major preferences

Admissions• Evaluation • Transfer credits

Associated Students of MSU (ASMSU) • Student Government• $100 dollar loans, cheap copies, and free legal services

Graduate Employees Union (GEU & COGS)• Labor Union for graduate students• Fair wage, decent health care, safe working conditions, and a

workplace free from discrimination


Campus Resources--Student

• Less hierarchical relationships between professors and students

• Contact during office hours

• Contact by e-mail or on ANGEL

• Service is part of university mission


Academic Relationships

Transmittal

• “The sage on the stage”

• Instructor presents information

• Students memorize/reproduce information

• Evaluation is straightforward

• Common historically & internationally

• Economical


Teaching Perspectives

Developmental

• Student centered

• Instructor determines main topic

• Students discuss/share ideas in class

• Emphasis is on how student develops argument while pursuing personal interest



Developmental Examples

Assignment:

Compare and contrast two educational systems

Or

Foreign language education at the high-school level in Australia and Japan



Developmental Evaluation

• OrganizationClear thesis statement, its support, conclusion

• Logical argument (not emotional!)

• Cited facts

• Cited opinions and quotations

• References



• Academic integrity

• Working and learning in a group

• Written work or assignments have to be authentic

• Resources should be cited according to academic standards


Academic Honesty & Plagiarism

Examples of Academic Dishonesty

• Copying information from the web

• Working together on an assignment, but submitting the work as a solo effort

• Copying directly from a peer

• Having someone else do your homework or assignment



Consequences of Academic Dishonesty

If you do not make a clear distinction between your own work and that of others, you may face…

• Serious disciplinary action

• Formal hearing and dismissal from school



Questions and Answers


Q & A’s

Thank you for taking the time to attend this session.

Good Luck!


Conclusion

Documents

Tips for Success in Classroom by Ghazala Khan International Student Advisor 103 International Center [email protected] (517)353-1720 Welcome