sociologist | writer | uw-madison professor | families, schools, inequality | mom of two hams | holding it together: how women became america's safety net
Sep 1, 2018 • 5 tweets • 3 min read
My first year of #gradschool, I was overwhelmed by the amount and density of the reading. I spent hours slogging through. I had piles of notes. But I felt lost. So now, in the interest of revealing the #HiddenCurriculum of #highered, I share these tips with students: (thread)
Read as much of each article/book as it takes to identify the:
-research question
-data/methods
-argument/answer
-key evidence supporting the argument/answer
-limitations (i.e., what questions it doesn't answer; what perspectives or possibilities it doesn't consider)
Aug 24, 2018 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
For #highered instructors, getting students to talk can be a real challenge, especially in big classes. So I thought I'd share some ideas for helping students (especially #FirstGen and students of color) feel comfortable sharing in class. #AcademicTwitter jessicacalarco.com/tips-tricks/20…
The blog post above has the full run-down, but to briefly summarize:
1) Set the tone early. On the first day, don't just review the syllabus. Start with a mini lesson that gets students thinking and talking and sharing.
Jul 31, 2018 • 18 tweets • 5 min read
With #ASA18 fast-approaching, I thought I’d share some tips for writing, designing, and presenting an effective conference talk. (thread) #AcademicTwitter
