Training and Professional Development

  • 8/14 - Aligning Learning Objectives, Assessments

    You are invited to participate in a series of informal teaching talks throughout 2017.  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.  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.

    Monday, August 14               12:00 – 1:15                Aligning Learning Objectives, Assessments, and Activities

    At this session, participants will

    • Review current assignments and assessments to ensure that they align with student learning objectives
    • Brainstorm a variety of activities and assignments that align with objectives
    • Consider infusing more active and collaborative learning in the classroom
    • Discuss designing authentic assessments that require critical thinking

    If possible, please bring a syllabus to work on at the session.

    Register here

    For more information, contact: Suzanne LaFleur at suzanne.lafleur@uconn.edu