Personal musings on teaching.
Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Business Communication Teaching Philosophy
112 and 122 examines workplace communication within the context of personal growth and development.
The content of the course centres around how we use language to make judgements and enhance relationships.
Students begin and end each course with self-assessment. An important part of an assessment is how you develop criteria to make your judgements. Researching and analysing criteria leads to the planning and discussions needed to manage extensive group-based writing projects. Both 112 and 122 ask students to work together to develop extensive planning and analysis as part of their process.
I believe the following about teaching Business Communication
1. That the courses should be activity-based and highly involving from the student's point of view.
2. That the writing assignments should be highly challenging from an analytical perspective.
3. That students in multiple sections receive the same amount of assignments and same grade break down but that the actual assignment might vary in detail with instructor.
4. That final exams are not required but that the midterm should be consistent across all sections.
5. That for each assignment students receive at least 1-3 sample assignments in the same genre in which we are trying to teach.
Business Communication offers the opportunity for the student to grow in their analytical and self-assessment capabilities while learning to write effectively.
112 and 122 examines workplace communication within the context of personal growth and development.
The content of the course centres around how we use language to make judgements and enhance relationships.
Students begin and end each course with self-assessment. An important part of an assessment is how you develop criteria to make your judgements. Researching and analysing criteria leads to the planning and discussions needed to manage extensive group-based writing projects. Both 112 and 122 ask students to work together to develop extensive planning and analysis as part of their process.
I believe the following about teaching Business Communication
1. That the courses should be activity-based and highly involving from the student's point of view.
2. That the writing assignments should be highly challenging from an analytical perspective.
3. That students in multiple sections receive the same amount of assignments and same grade break down but that the actual assignment might vary in detail with instructor.
4. That final exams are not required but that the midterm should be consistent across all sections.
5. That for each assignment students receive at least 1-3 sample assignments in the same genre in which we are trying to teach.
Business Communication offers the opportunity for the student to grow in their analytical and self-assessment capabilities while learning to write effectively.
Content Covered in PCOM 112 and 122
Universal Theme
Workplace Communication
112 Major Theme
Personal Assessment and Performance
122 Major Theme
Group Performance Management
Key 112 Units
Business Correspondence
Reports
Presentations
Business Relationships
112 Selected Topics
Personality self-assessment
Analyzing and addressing personal gaps
Audience analysis
Using email to initiate relationships
Giving and receiving feedback
Process analysis
Active voice translation
Internet research strategies
Persuasive strategies
Key performance indicators
Return on investment
Job interviews
On-line manuals
Job search strategies
Selected Assignments
Summary memo
Process analysis memo
Persuasive letter
Cover letter
Resume
Short analytical report
Individual presentation
Group presentation
Self-assessment report (exam)
Key 122 Units
Meetings
Project Management
Reports
Presentations
Case Analysis
Selected 122 Topics
Emotional intelligence
Common grammatical errors
Using Powerpoint
Case study analysis
Group editing
Project management
Risk management
Evaluation criteria development
Group decision-making
Genre analysis
Persuasive communication
Self-disclosure
Selected Assignments
performance feedback memo
self disclosure presentation
conflict resolution letter
analytical memo
case analysis report
self evaluation analysis report (exam)
Proposed textbook: Guffey et all, Business Communication: Process and Product
Universal Theme
Workplace Communication
112 Major Theme
Personal Assessment and Performance
122 Major Theme
Group Performance Management
Key 112 Units
Business Correspondence
Reports
Presentations
Business Relationships
112 Selected Topics
Personality self-assessment
Analyzing and addressing personal gaps
Audience analysis
Using email to initiate relationships
Giving and receiving feedback
Process analysis
Active voice translation
Internet research strategies
Persuasive strategies
Key performance indicators
Return on investment
Job interviews
On-line manuals
Job search strategies
Selected Assignments
Summary memo
Process analysis memo
Persuasive letter
Cover letter
Resume
Short analytical report
Individual presentation
Group presentation
Self-assessment report (exam)
Key 122 Units
Meetings
Project Management
Reports
Presentations
Case Analysis
Selected 122 Topics
Emotional intelligence
Common grammatical errors
Using Powerpoint
Case study analysis
Group editing
Project management
Risk management
Evaluation criteria development
Group decision-making
Genre analysis
Persuasive communication
Self-disclosure
Selected Assignments
performance feedback memo
self disclosure presentation
conflict resolution letter
analytical memo
case analysis report
self evaluation analysis report (exam)
Proposed textbook: Guffey et all, Business Communication: Process and Product
Tuesday, January 06, 2004
I am Stan. What defines most people is their age, so I will say that I am 41. The second thing that defines us is our passions: I love to write. I love to teach. And I love to help people achieve their dreams.
My quest for much of my life is to be the classic man for all seasons, the renaissance man. So I can do a lot of things--tennis player, snowboarder, song-writer, designer, photographer, journalist, e-commerce consultant, cook--but I am far from an expert in any of these areas.
And I really ought to finish editing my novel.
I love to learn new things and test myself. I believe that life is about learning and developing a closeness with the people you care about. Do you agree?
Check out my personal website: www.stanchung.com
My quest for much of my life is to be the classic man for all seasons, the renaissance man. So I can do a lot of things--tennis player, snowboarder, song-writer, designer, photographer, journalist, e-commerce consultant, cook--but I am far from an expert in any of these areas.
And I really ought to finish editing my novel.
I love to learn new things and test myself. I believe that life is about learning and developing a closeness with the people you care about. Do you agree?
Check out my personal website: www.stanchung.com
