University of Delaware
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UpDate - Vol. 16, No. 16, Jan. 9, 1997
Teaching and Learning Workshops offered by CTE during Winter Session '97
"Freeing Language: Connecting Writing to Curriculum"
Using writing of any kind in your courses? This workshop is for
you and will be of special interest to faculty who teach
second writing courses. The session will explore kinetic and
visual approaches to support the development of writing in
the classroom.
Facilitator: Claudia Reder, UD Honors Program and Beaver College
Creative Arts in Language Program
9 a.m.-Noon
Thursday and Friday
Jan. 16 and 17
Multipurpose Room C
Trabant University Center
"How Do Students Learn? An Introduction to Theories of Learning"
Whether you are using new technologies or traditional approaches
to increase student learning and intellectual growth,
changes in teaching approaches need to be based in sound
learning theory. Drawing from cognitive psychology and
motivation research, we will address some of the fundamental
theories of learning. This interactive session will include
discussion and demonstration of how these theories can be
applied in the classroom.
Facilitator: Anastasia Morrone, educational studies
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Multipurpose Room C
Trabant University Center
"Problem-Based Learning in Undergraduate Classes: Building a
Community of Learners"
"How can I get my students to think?" is a question asked by many
teachers, regardless of their discipline. Some students seem
to lack the ability or motivation to go beyond factual
knowledge to a deeper understanding of course materials.
Indeed, they have difficulty connecting basic principles and
concepts to related applications. This two-part workshop
will demonstrate problem-based learning (PBL), a teaching
method that helps students develop the ability to think
critically, analyze problems and find and use appropriate
learning resources. Students in PBL classes are challenged
to "learn to learn", working cooperatively in groups to seek
solutions to real world, complex problems by asking and
answering their own and their peers' questions. PBL can be
used effectively in all disciplines, in upper- and lower-
division courses and in all size classes.
Facilitators: Barbara Duch, Mathematics and Science Education
Resource Center; Deborah Allen, biological sciences; Chandra
Reedy, art conservation; and Hal White, chemistry and
biochemistry
8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
101B Clayton Hall
Participants must register by Tuesday, Jan. 14
Full-day schedule
8:30-9 a.m.
Registration and Refreshments
9 a.m-Noon
Part I: "PBL: Experience it Yourself"
Participants will experience the PBL process from their own
perspective and discipline. The facilitators will
demonstrate how to use PBL in large and small classes.
Noon-1 p.m.
Lunch on your own
1-4 p.m.
Part II: "Cases and Problems: Writing for Deeper Levels of
Understanding"
This session will focus on exploring the characteristics of good
problems, how to use them effectively, and how to find and
develop PBL materials for your course. Participants will
have an opportunity to write a real-world case or problem in
their own discipline.
Prerequisite: Morning session or previous introduction to PBL
workshop.
This program is sponsored by the Center for Teaching
Effectiveness, the Mathematics and Science Education
Resource Center and a National Science Foundation DUE/CCD
grant.
"Taping Courses in the ITV Studios"
This session will familiarize participants with the facilities
and technologies for teaching a course to be videotaped in
an instructional television studio.
Facilitator: Kathie Troutman, Information Technologies
10-11 a.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
304 Pearson Hall
"Getting Started with FOCUS/Distance Education"
In this session faculty will learn how to turn their courses into
FOCUS courses and how a course becomes a distance education
course.
Facilitator: Mary Pritchard, continuing education
11 a.m.-Noon
Wednesday, Jan. 22
304 Pearson Hall
"Technologies and Teaching Skills for Two-Way Interactive
Distance Learning"
The focus of this session is to provide an orientation to the
Bell Atlantic state-wide, two-way interactive teaching
system. It will include methods for managing distant sites
and engaging students.
Facilitators: Dene Klinzing, human resources, and Kathie
Troutman, Information technolgies
2-4 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
324 Willard Hall
"Using PowerPoint for Teaching with Video and Projection"
See a demonstration of effective ways to use presentation
software to improve visual communication with your students.
Tips unique to video, television and projection in
classrooms will also be covered.
Prerequisite: Some basic experience with PowerPoint or other
presentation software.
Facilitator: Kathie Troutman, Information Technologies
10-11:30 a.m.
Friday, Jan. 24
305 Pearson Hall
"Active Learning Techniques for the College Classroom"
Research studies show the power of active learning in all
disciplines and all size classes. The session will focus on
the following: Why Learning
Needs to Be Active, Strategies to Get
Students Active From the Start, Ten Ways to Obtain Participation
at Any Time, Strategies to Make Lectures Interactive and How
to Make Team Learning Work.
Facilitator: Mel Silberman, an internationally known expert on
active learning. He is professor of psychological studies in
education at Temple University and has conducted active
learning programs for hundreds of educational, governmental
and human service organizations.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 30
206 Trabant University Center
Feb. 27: Educational Technology '97 (PBS Satellite downlink)
March 14 and 21: Ethics in Academia with Linc Fisch, Lexington,
Ky.
April 17: The World Wide Web, Gateway to Effective Learning,
Designing and Restructuring Courses for Higher Education
(downlink)
June 4-6: Wakonse Teaching Retreat
June 9-13: Teaching, Learning & Technology Institute