Faculty Seminar Series on Teaching & Learning
Theme: "The Art of the Engaging, Responsive Lecture"
Instructors “can improve student learning with a series of modest but powerful changes that make a big difference; many of which can be put into practice in a single class period” (J. Lang, Small Teaching).
Come join us as we explore a number of these strategies and approaches in “The Art of the Engaging, Responsive Lecture”
Click here for the F'24 Faculty Workshop Series
You are invited to join a dynamic learning community by participating in this specially designed workshop series for all faculty (across all disciplines and rank). We’ll share strategies and best practices from research-based pedagogy. Come and meet new colleagues. Great conversations and handouts guaranteed.
Session 3: Being Innovative and Creative: Best Tips and Strategies for Designing a Class Session
The lecture mode is the oldest teaching method and the traditional lecture method is the most widely used across the world (Smith & Valentine, 2012). However, when compared to other teaching methods, it is often not as effective in areas such as student retention of information, transfer of knowledge, and problem-solving.
Come join this session as you transform a traditional lecture to an innovative, engaging teaching and learning opportunity. With some easy to implement powerful changes, your students will learn more and be engaged.
*This workshop counts towards completion of any of CITL's Teaching Certificates. To learn more about our Teaching Certificate program please visit https://go.illinois.edu/teaching_certificates.
Please mark these dates on your calendar. We hope that you will be able to participate in all the sessions in this series.
Wed, Sept. 18, 2024 Session 1: Informal (IEF) & Formal (ICES) Student Feedback to Improve Teaching & Learning: “I wish I had known that earlier”
Wed, Sept. 25, 2024 Session 2: Facilitating a Responsive Discussion for Students to Ask and Answer Questions
Wed, Oct, 2, 2024 Session 3: Being Innovative and Creative: Best Tips and Strategies for Designing a Class Session
Wed, Oct. 9, 2024 Session 4: Make ‘Em Laugh (And You Should): Using Humor in the Classroom
Wed, Oct, 16, 2024 Session 5: How Fair is Your Grading? Strategies for Grading Consistently and Without Bias
Wed, Oct. 23, 2024 Session 6: Going Beyond the Traditional Syllabus: Engaging Your Students Emotionally and Visually
