Training and Professional Development

  • CETL's Teaching Talks - August Schedule

    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