Training and Professional Development

  • 2/20 Facilitating Class Discussions

    Facilitating Class Discussions
    Friday, February 20, 12:00-1:00
    Presenter: Tina Huey
     

    Do you find yourself staring down a room of silent students when you pose a question? Or do you want ideas for how to manage the flow of a very active discussion? Are you wondering how to assess class participation in discussions? Come to this teaching talk! Topics of interest to participants may include: The benefits of multi-modality & multimedia for discussions; Socratic methods, synthesizing, and connecting the dots; Designing your course to activate student voice; Using movement, voice, signposting, and wait time; Supporting equitable participation; Navigating difficult moments. 

    Register - https://fins.uconn.edu/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=3715

     

     

    For more information, contact: Stacey Valliere at stacey.valliere@uconn.edu