Faculty Development Tidbit for Dec. 12, 2011

20 Minute Mentor Programs
 

The Office of Faculty Development has purchased Magna Press Publications' "20 Minute Mentor Programs," a series of fast, focused and intensive courses designed to help faculty members tackle unexpected challenges in the classroom. 

 

Each course comes with a compact disc CD that includes presentation slides, a transcript, a discussion guide and synopsis. The courses are available for independent viewing, or individual or group viewing followed by discussion with a member of the faculty development team. Contact Steve Davis, Ph.D, director of faculty development, for information or to view the courses.

 

Course topics include:

 

Leaner-Centered Teaching- Where Should I Start?

How Should I Respond to Wrong (or Not Very Good) Answers?

How Can I Promote Deep Learning through Critical Reflection?

How Do I Create a Climate for Learning in My Classroom?

What Are the Three Worst Mistakes to Make in the Classroom?

How Can I Help Students Develop Critical Thinking Skills?

I’m Teaching Online Next Term: What Do I Have to Know?

Cell Phones, Laptops, and Facebook: What Can I Do About Them?

How Can I Clarify Fuzzy Learning Goals?

How Can I Learn Student Names?

How Can I Promote Deep, Lasting Student Learning?

How Do I Assign Students to Groups?

How Do I Get More Students to Participate in Class?

How Do I Get Students to Read Their Assignments Before Class?