Rob Weir

Rob Weir is a native of Pennsylvania who has lived in New England for the past 26 years. He holds a Ph.D. in history from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he currently teaches. Weir has published six books and numerous articles on social and cultural history, and has been cited for excellence in teaching on numerous occasions during his 20 years in the college classroom. Weir also teaches at Smith College and is a freelance journalist. For over 20 years he was been the principal Celtic music writer for SingOut! Magazine, the nation's oldest folk music publication.

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Most Recent Articles

August 12, 2009
Perishing Without Publishing
Rob Weir on what not to do if you want to see your paper published.
July 24, 2009
Relax and Take Five
It's time to take a different approach to the debate over what happened to Henry Louis Gates Jr., writes Rob Weir.
July 17, 2009
Tech Your Children Well
When considering the latest tools for teaching, avoid the trendy and focus on what really matters, writes Rob Weir.
June 12, 2009
7 Things to Do Now
Rob Weir offers advice on how to get ready this summer before you get ready for a new fall position.
May 27, 2009
Teaching or Tanning?
Rob Weir considers the ins and outs of teaching in the summer.
May 11, 2009
Take a Walk on the Wired Side
Want to teach online? Rob Weir provides warnings and tips.
April 29, 2009
Didaction
Rob Weir offers tips on interactive lecturing.
April 20, 2009
Boring Within or Simply Boring?
Rob Weir offers tips on building a good lecture.
April 3, 2009
Check It Out by Checking It Off
When it comes to grading essay exams, writes Rob Weir, Mr. Chips was wrong.
March 20, 2009
10 Commandments of Lecturing
Rob Weir offers advice on what to do and what not to do to keep your students engaged.

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