Why should I teach in the Summer or Winter Session?
Summer/Winter Session offers:
- often smaller classes (than in the fall and spring) with students motivated to immerse themselves in the material
- time for in-depth discussion
- opportunities to take risks, try out new courses
- the possibility, in certain situations, to create a TA employment opportunity
- time to test new teaching methods/formats
- more personal interactions with students
- an interesting mix of students—greater diversity of age, occupation (Cornell employees), than in fall and spring
- an opportunity for practical field study
- the ability to follow experiments more closely
- a format that makes it easier to see students' progress and to give more individual attention
- a chance to reduce time spent in reviewing past material
- a relaxed time of year to be on campus
- an opportunity to supplement your income and, in some cases, generate a financial return for your department or college
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