Training and Professional Development

  • 11/7 Teaching Talk on Classroom Discussions

    You are invited to participate in a CETL teaching talk on “Conducting Classroom Discussions.” The talk takes place on Monday, November 7th, 12:30 - 1:45 in ROWE 319.  This is one of a series of informal discussions aimed at sharing teaching concerns and discussing techniques and strategies with colleagues, experts, and CETL staff. 

    At this session, participants will discuss topics like

    • What is the value of classroom discussions?
    • What are the attributes of an effective class discussion?
    • How can instructors encourage students to speak?
    • Can we fairly assess students’ contributions to class discussions?
    • Can discussion work in a STEM classroom?

    All UConn instructors—graduate students, TAs, and APIRs, as well as adjunct, tenure-track and tenured faculty—are encouraged to attend. 

    Please email Stacey Valliere at CETL@uconn.edu (860-486-2686) to register for this talk at Storrs.

    This Teaching Talk will also take place on the Avery Point campus this week:

    • Avery Point, Tuesday, November 8, 1:00-2:00 in ACD 319—Register
    • Avery Point, Wednesday, November 9, 12:15-1:15 in ACD 109—Register
    For more information, contact: The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at CETL@uconn.edu