Training and Professional Development

  • 8/30 Effective Use of Small Group Instruction

    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.

    Wednesday, August 30         1:30 – 2:45                  Effective Use of Small Group Instruction      

    We will discuss topics such as:

    • Why small groups increase student engagement, motivation, and learning

    • The types of learning goals/objectives that are best suited to small group work

    • Important considerations for designing and implementing small group learning activities

    • Practical tips

    Register here

     

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