Preclass-Reading Assignments; Why they may be the most important homework for your students view pdf
We usually think of homework as a task, such as a problem set, in which students apply what they have learned in class. But homework can prepare students to learn in future classes. Here we discuss the benefits of pre-reading assignments, report on what students think about pre-reading, and give tips on how best to implement pre-reading assignments to make them effective. (2 pages; updated October 2016)
Advice for pre-class reading assignments and quizzes view pdf
The use of “active learning” teaching is greatly facilitated by having the students read in preparation for class. It is possible to ensure that over 80% of the students will consistently complete the reading by following a few simple steps listed in this document. (1 page; Written by Carl Wieman, September 2016)
