You are invited to participate in a series of informal teaching talks throughout 2018. These are opportunities for participants to comfortably share teaching concerns and discuss techniques and strategies with colleagues, experts, and CETL staff. All sessions will take place in Rowe 319 except via WebEx dates. All UConn instructors —graduate students, TAs, and APIRs, as well as adjunct, tenure-track and tenured faculty—are encouraged to attend.
Contact Suzanne LaFleur if you have questions or would like more information.
Thursday, August 2 1:30 – 2:45 First Impressions and the First Day of Class
We will discuss topics such as:
Things to think about and do before you step into the classroom
The first day of class
Setting the stage for the semester
Ice breakers
Encouraging student participation & questions
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=543
Thursday, August 9 3:00 – 4:15 Designing Your Syllabus
At this session, participants will discuss issues like
Course-design concerns
Syllabus requirements
Policy statements (what to include and why)
How students use a syllabus
Using the syllabus to engage students
If possible, bring a draft syllabus to work on during this session.
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=544
Friday, August 17 11:00 – 12:15 Designing Your Syllabus
At this session, participants will discuss issues like
Course-design concerns
Syllabus requirements
Policy statements (what to include and why)
How students use a syllabus
Using the syllabus to engage students
If possible, bring a draft syllabus to work on during this session.
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=545
Monday, August 20 1:00 – 2:15 Designing Your Syllabus
At this session, participants will discuss issues like
Course-design concerns
Syllabus requirements
Policy statements (what to include and why)
How students use a syllabus
Using the syllabus to engage students
If possible, bring a draft syllabus to work on during this session.
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=546
Monday, August 20 3:00 – 4:15 Creating a Positive Classroom Environment
We will discuss topics such as:
Maintaining a positive attitude
Making students feel welcome and showing you care
Encouraging student participation and active learning
Giving choices and engaging student passion
Celebrating both success and failure
Using humor to make and/or emphasize a point
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=547
Tuesday, August 21 11:00 – 12:15 First Impressions and the First Day of Class
We will discuss topics such as:
Things to think about and do before you step into the classroom
The first day of class
Setting the stage for the semester
Ice breakers
Encouraging student participation & questions
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=548
For more information, contact: Suzanne LaFleur at suzanne.lafleur@uconn.edu