What do Teaching, Advising, Mentoring, and Lecturing Have in Common? Almost Everything!
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In his 30+ years at Stanford, John Boothroyd has engaged in teaching at all levels - from undergrads to faculty-and in venues from the classroom to seminar room to lab. In this talk he'll synthesize the most important lessons he's learned about teaching in these many contexts, emphasizing the principles that are common to all.
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