June 2018 Teaching Talks
Wednesday June 6 3:00 – 4:15 The Teaching Persona: The Effects of Personal Characteristics such as Gender, Age, etc.
In this session, participants will discuss topics like:
Effects of gender and age on how you present yourself, and what you can do as an instructor
How your personality affects your teaching style
Your sense of self and how it affects your work with students
How to develop an effective teaching persona
How much of teaching is a function of your personality?
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=522
Tuesday June 12 11:00 – 12:15 Managing Anxiety, Yours and Theirs
We will discuss topics such as:
- Lack of confidence & experience
- Preparation 101
- The first day
- Establishing a comfortable and safe learning environment
- Promoting interaction and connection between students and between student and instructor
- Shared goals and expectations
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=523
Thursday June 14 1:30 – 2:45 Public Speaking and Presentation Tips for Teachers
We will discuss topics such as:
Breaking up the lecture- small group discussion, large group discussion, questions (yours and theirs)
Effective use of PowerPoint slides & other visuals
Speaking the students’, or audience’s language, and making the presentation fit the audience
Moving away from the board or the podium
Effective use of humor
Register at – https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=524
Monday June 18 11:00 – 12:15 A Guide to Reflective Teaching Practice
We will discuss ways to use reflective practice to improve your teaching. We will emphasize quick, informal, reflective techniques, as well as more formal ways to do "self-checks" related to your teaching practice. Journals, teaching portfolios, and reflecting on student feedback will be addressed. We will also discuss strategies to help students reflect on their learning.
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Tuesday June 26 1:30 – 2:45 The Actor's Tools & How They Can Enhance Your Teaching
What can actors teach us about our “role” as teacher? We will discuss actor's tools such as using your voice to maximum effect, body language, animation and enthusiasm, remaining fully attentive to what is happening with your "audience," "playing to your audience," and other acting techniques which can make your presentations more effective and engaging.
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Thursday June 28 2:00 – 3:15 Location: ROWE 131
Improvisation Techniques and How They Can Liven Up Your Classroom and/or Work Experience
This is an interactive workshop where we will "do" more than "speak," but there will be a discussion of how doing improv exercises can help students to be more willing to speak in class, as well as other practical applications.
Register at - https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=527
For more information, contact: Suzanne LaFleur at suzanne.lafleur@uconn.edu