Active participation by students
Silence may be interpreted as a lack of interest
Some courses will have sections devoted to discussion
Some courses will have sections devoted to discussion
Students taking responsibility and being self-motivated
Students working not just for grades, but having a genuine interest in course
Topics covered in reading but not in lectures may be on exams
In some courses students will do most of the work with the professor as a guide
Attendance is not always taken; it depends on the course and the teacher
Topics covered in reading but not in lectures may be on exams
In some courses students will do most of the work with the professor as a guide
Attendance is not always taken; it depends on the course and the teacher
Informality
Sometimes relationship between students and professors will seem casual
Use of first names in addressing professors (do this only if invited to)
Use of first names in addressing professors (do this only if invited to)
Relaxed behavior by professors; this does not mean students' have equality with professors
Behavior of U.S. students may seem disrespectful (eating, reading newspaper, etc)
Students may be late for class or leave early
Students may be late for class or leave early
Diverse teaching styles
Some professors will be formal, others more informal
Some will require more participation from students, others less
Students need to be ready to defend their views
Some will require more participation from students, others less
Students need to be ready to defend their views