College of Engineering
College Teaching Certificate Program
EGR 911 Mentored Teaching of Engineering Students
Example Class Contract
Student: J. Spartan Faculty Teaching Mentor: Professor Green
Course: ME 201Thermodynamics Section: 001
Please provide specific details on the duties of the student under the following categories:
Lecturing (including attendance at lectures): The student shall prepare and give all of the lectures concerning the unit on the first law of thermodynamics (second unit in the course). The student will attend the class lectures given by the faculty mentor concerning the evaluation of properties, which constitutes the first unit in the course. The student and faculty mentor shall meet regularly to discuss the success of the lectures for these two units. Following completion of the second unit, the student will not be required to attend lectures.
Assigning and grading homework and/or class projects: The student will develop, assign, and grade the homework associated with the first law of thermodynamics unit. These assignments should be reviewed by the faculty mentor before they are assigned to the class. The student shall work the homework dealing with the property evaluation unit and these assignments should be discussed between the student and the faculty mentor.
Creating, giving, and grading tests: The student shall create, give, and grade the exam dealing with the first law of thermodynamics unit. This exam will be reviewed by the faculty mentor before it is given to the class. The creation of the exam for the property evaluation unit should be a collaborative effort between the student and the faculty mentor.
Office hours: During both the property evaluation and first law of thermodynamics unit, the student and faculty mentor shall have joint office hours. During the first unit, it is expected that the faculty mentor will take the lead, while for the second unit the student is expected to take the lead.
Course development and improvement: In their course portfolio, the student is expected to provide recommendations dealing with the first two units of the course.
Team building activities: The student will have no duties or responsibilities in this area.
I agree to the conditions of this class contract.
Signed:
Student Faculty Teaching Mentor