November 2009
Friday
20
Designing and Planning a Course
Junior-Faculty Workshop
Fri., Nov. 20, 2009 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Eads Hall, Rm. 217
This workshop for junior faculty will explore the process of course planning and designing. Good course design is fundamental to effective teaching...
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Monday
16
Who's In Charge Here? Strategies for Effective Classroom Management
Graduate-Student Workshop
Mon., Nov. 16, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Laboratory Sciences Bldg., Rm. 201, Danforth Campus
In this workshop, we will discuss how "authority issues" can shape teaching by graduate students. Participants will learn how to use their authority...
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Monday
9
Who's In Charge Here? Strategies for Effective Classroom Management
Graduate-Student Workshop
Mon., Nov. 9, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Laboratory Sciences Bldg., Rm. 201, Danforth Campus
In this workshop, we will discuss how "authority issues" can shape teaching by graduate students. Participants will learn how to use their authority...
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October 2009
Wednesday
21
Incorporating Active Learning
Graduate-Student Workshop
Wed., Oct. 21, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Laboratory Sciences Bldg., Rm. 250, Danforth Campus
This is the SECOND SECTION of this workshop. Giving students an opportunity to participate in active-learning activities can improve their learning...
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Thursday
15
Teaching Effective Lecture Classes
Junior-Faculty Workshop
Thu., Oct. 15, 2009 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Eads Hall, Rm. 217
This junior-faculty workshop will focus on effective strategies for preparing and delivering lectures that strengthen student learning. Topics will...
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Wednesday
14
Incorporating Active Learning
Graduate-Student Workshop
Wed., Oct. 14, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Laboratory Sciences Bldg., Rm. 250, Danforth Campus
Giving students an opportunity to participate in active-learning activities can improve their learning during a class session. In this workshop,...
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September 2009
Wednesday
30
Jay Labov: Science Teaching and Learning Reconsidered
University Event
Wed., Sep. 30, 2009 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Whitaker Hall Auditorium, Danforth Campus
On September 30, 2009, Washington University will welcome Dr. Jay Labov, of the National Academy of Sciences, for a lecture entitled "Science...
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Wednesday
30
Improving Student Writing with Peer Review
Faculty Workshop
Wed., Sep. 30, 2009 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Eads Hall, Rm. 217
  This workshop will explore "peer review," or in-class opportunities for students to read and respond to one another's writing. We will discuss...
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Friday
18
Leading Effective Discussions
Junior-Faculty Workshop
Fri., Sep. 18, 2009 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Eads Hall, Rm. 217
This workshop for junior faculty will explore strategies for creating and maintaining discussions that foster active learning in the classroom....
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Thursday
17
Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement
Graduate-Student Workshop
Thu., Sep. 17, 2009 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Laboratory Sciences Bldg., Rm. 250, Danforth Campus
The teaching philosophy statement (TPS) is increasingly becoming a standard document requested by search committees who are hiring new faculty. This...
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