Description
The overall purpose of the program is to expand faculty knowledge and skills in one area of their work life as a teacher. Each semester, one theme will be used to focus the community on a particular pedagogical topic. The theme for Spring 2009 is "Improving Lecture-based Teaching." The semester length is ideally suited to faculty who can devote an intensive but limited period of time toward improving their knowledge and skills as a teacher.
Participants
All pre-tenure faculty at the University of Minnesota are welcome to register for this community. Given the theme, participants should be engaged in a teaching assignment that is primarily delivered in a lecture mode.
Activities
The program builds on the current knowledge base of each participant and has a practical orientation. Small group discussions and individual consultations with CTL staff occur throughout the semester. Activities include:
- regularly observing teachers who lecture
- critically reflecting on your capabilities as a lecturer
- applying what has been learned in your own classroom setting
- obtaining feedback on your teaching
Registration
Register now for Spring 2009 participation.
Register for the Faculty Learning Community - Spring 2009
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