In-person Research supports that taking efforts to create a sense of community in your classroom can lead to better student engagement, learning and retention. During this workshop we will discuss why these efforts support learning, and then explore several tangible ways to apply such strategies to your teaching practice.
In-person event Ferland Hall Room 337 (the new Engineering Building) 8:00-10:00am This workshop is designed for new teaching assistants in mind, to explore some fundamental concepts about how people learn and how to leverage this information for a more dynamic and effective teaching space.
Specific strategies around using iClicker's can lead to effective peer instruction, normalized risk-taking, and creating a greater sense of community. This workshop will provide an overview of how to use iClickers to achieve these goals in your classrooms, discussing strategies for think-pair-shares, gamification, and ice-breakers.
The first day of class - even the first few minutes - are critical in setting the tone, expectations and climate in a class. Join in a lively discussion of things not to do during this important time to connect with students and create a list of alternative strategies.
Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning
