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Faculty-in-Residence ProgramProfessional Dialogs in Teaching (Peer Partners in Teaching)
Nancy will facilitate monthly conversations and each participating faculty will have the opportunity to observe someone else teach and to learn from that peer collaboration. This faculty peer observation-collaboration format was first used in the Teacher-Scholars program, and was found to be both enjoyable and instructive. The Professional Dialogs in Teaching Learning Community meets once a month this fall. Participants attend either on a Tuesday or a Wednesday. - Tue. | Feb 12, March 4, April 8, May 6 | 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM | IRC 207 Resources Used in Professional Dialogs in Teaching (Peer Partners in Teaching)Becoming a Master TeacherArticle from the February 2005 National Education Association (NEA) series on Thriving in Academe. Discusses how all faculty members can acquire new skills to become better teachers. The Necessity of Really Knowing Your AudienceAnother of NEA's Thriving in Academe articles that focuses on getting to know the development issues your students face to create a stronger learning environment. It discusses 3 critical developmental issues: psychosocial, cognitive and cultural. Learning and Teaching ActivitiesUniversity of Waterloo "Tip Sheets" compilation of activites to use in the classroom. The large list covers topics such as group learning, discussions, critical thinking, and more. Discussion Rubric [pdf]Looking for an easy way to objectively grade your classroom discussions? Try this rubric used in the PPT sessions. Three Keys to Using Learning Groups EffectivelyA journal article by Larry K. Michaelsen, of the University of Oklahoma focusing on successful strategies for utilizing group learning. Michaelsen feels that 3 critical components contribute to positive outcomes in group learning: accountability, linked assignments, and information exchange. ConsultationsContact Nancy Markowitz, Professor, Department of Elementary Education at 924-3748 or by email to nmarko49@gmail.com |
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