"Bigger Is Better": Large Course Redesign Symposium on 2/17
Come Learn About Faculty Success in Redesigning Large Courses at UNC Charlotte on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, from 2:00-3:30 pm in CHHS 281
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Five faculty teams at UNC Charlotte have been addressing these very issues and having great success in redesigning their large enrollment courses. They weren’t just tweaking a section of a course or changing a few activities: they have undertaken a full transformation of the entire course, and the results are in.
Each of the five faculty teams—Spanish, CHHS, Chemistry, Psychology, and Physics—will share their unique experiences, data, and anecdotes to encourage you to think about how you and your colleagues might go about redesigning your course.
Refreshments will be served.
Faculty Spotlight: 2011 Bank of America Award Finalist Series - Jack Piel
"Helping Students Develop a Love for Learning"
A Roundtable Discussion Hosted by Dr. Jack Piel
2011 BOA Teaching Award Finalist
Friday, February 24, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Atkins Library Room 271
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how he engages his students to embrace, rather than fear, learning challenges.
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“Dr. Piel's students leave his courses thoroughly prepared, appropriately confident in their ability to enter the teaching profession and enthusiastic about their future in helping elementary students develop a genuine love and ability for learning. He is an extraordinary teacher.” — a colleague of Jack Piel, 2011 BOA award finalist |
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Faculty Fellows in CTL, Spring '12
Did you know that CTL has three new faculty fellows this year, all of whom are available to meet with you to discuss anything related to teaching? All are accomplished veterans in the UNC Charlotte teaching community.
Concepcion Godev
Concepcion Godev hails from the Languages and Culture Studies Department, and her interests include course redesign, teaching large courses, SOTL research, student motivation, time management, and more. [See more about Concepcion and her availability.]
Nancy Cooke
Nancy Cooke, from the College of Education, provides professional development for faculty addressing pedagogy, instructional design, and other topics that impact student learning and faculty satisfaction with their courses. She also leads the peer observation program. [See more about Nancy and her availability.]
Harish Cherukuri
Coming from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science, Harish Cherukuri is interested in assessing various instructional technologies, integrating technology tools into the classroom, and working with faculty on developing and teaching 100% online and hybrid courses. [See more about Harish and his availability.]
2012 Faculty Technology Showcase Call for Presenters
Students: Do you have an instructor who has captured your attention, made the subject come alive, or helped you understand and retain information through the use of technology?
Faculty: Are you currently using technology in a way that you feel enhances student learning? Do you know another faculty member who is doing something interesting with technology in their teaching?
The Center for Teaching and Learning would like to hear from you! Tell us what instructors are doing to improve student learning through the use of technology. They could have the opportunity to highlight their work for other faculty to see and explore at the 2012 CTL Faculty Technology Showcase in March.
Using the Call for Presenters Submission Form, briefly describe in 150 words or less the work that an instructor is doing using technology to enhance teaching and learning. You may be contacted for additional information.
