My Ten Commandments for Good Teaching

• Know the material
• Want to teach
• Genuinely respect your students and show it
• Set the bar high; students will measure up
• Emphasize understanding; de-emphasize memorization
• Take responsibility for what is covered
• Don't even try to cover the material
• Encourage interruptions; don't be afraid to digress
• Don't forget those three little words
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