In my philosophy courses, I largely give take-home writing assignments. These are either focused on the course readings (no research required beyond the syllabus) or not (so they require students to do outside reading). Usually, I have 5-7 of the former (1,000-1,500 words) and 1-or-2 research papers (2,000-2,500 words if it is one long paper,…| Blog of the APA
Even though I have taught my courses several times, I find that I am always excited to begin each new semester and to better understand the mysterious interplay between teacher and student. It’s critical to understand this teaching as an act of service. Understanding this in the abstract is one thing, but truly appreciating this…| Blog of the APA