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Emergency Takeover: 4 Tips for Taking Over a Course Midway


Unexpected circumstances can strike at any time! Faculty may need to step away from their teaching duties before the end of a semester, leaving other faculty to finish their course with little to no preparation. In these situations, we need to be prepared with an action plan for the possibility of an emergency takeover. Keep reading to learn some tips on how to approach taking over a course midway.

  1. Put the students first. It is important to keep in mind these circumstances can cause students anxiety. Listen to student concerns and take them into consideration as you make decisions to change pieces of the course.
  2. Provide clear communication. Explain how you plan to help students meet the course objectives within the remaining time together.
  3. Be present. These students may need extra support, so be clearly communicate that students should feel welcome to come to you with their questions or concerns.
  4. Stick to the objectives, but be flexible. As your time is cut short, you will not be able to totally overhaul or redesign the entire course. Use the course’s previously determined learning objectives as your guide; however, it is equally important to be flexible. Work with students in whatever ways you can to help them meet those objectives!

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1/31/2020
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