This offering, facilitated by Larkin Hood, and Chas Brua, SITE Faculty Consultants will be facilitated in a blended learning format beginning June 5 and ending July 10. The course will include two-hour meetings scheduled on three Wednesdays (a total of 6 hours face-to-face) at  Schuylkill and Hazleton. Participants must attend at least two of the face-to-face meetings, participate in online activities, and complete three certificate assignments to earn the Schreyer Institute Course in College Teaching certificate.  Faculty who do not wish to earn the certificate are welcome to attend and are not required to complete the assignments.

Registration is closed - session is full.

Any questions may be directed to Larkin (lnh2@psu.edu) or Chas (crb129@psu.edu).

This workshop will be a hands-on opportunity to get feedback about a syllabus you’re developing for a fall course. Participants should bring a draft syllabus that they'd like to receive feedback on. By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to evaluate their own syllabus for a) elements required by the University, b) issues related to clarity of information, and c) issues related to tone. Research Associate and Instructional Consultant  Chas Brua will facilitate.

 

 

Participants are free to bring their own beverages and lunch.

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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Are you a first-time TA? If so, then this interactive workshop, presented by Research Associate and Instructional Consultant   Chas Brua, is for you! Participants will get pointers on how to clarify faculty expectations, grade in an effective (and time-efficient!) way, and handle student conflict. The workshop is designed for new teaching assistants but is open to anyone who could use some tips on being a TA. 

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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Are you a first-time TA? If so, then this interactive workshop, presented by Research Associate and Instructional Consultant  Chas Brua, is for you! Participants will get pointers on how to clarify faculty expectations, grade in an effective (and time-efficient!) way, and handle student conflict. The workshop is designed for new teaching assistants but is open to anyone who could use some tips on being a TA. 

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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Are you a first-time TA? If so, then this interactive workshop, presented by Research Associate and Instructional Consultant  Chas Brua, is for you! Participants will get pointers on how to clarify faculty expectations, grade in an effective (and time-efficient!) way, and handle student conflict. The workshop is designed for new teaching assistants but is open to anyone who could use some tips on being a TA. 

 

Participants are free to bring their own beverages and lunch.

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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This workshop, presented by Research Associate and Instructional Consultant  Chas Brua, offers strategies for efficient and effective grading.  Grading rubrics, time-saving strategies, and ways to provide meaningful, learner-centered feedback on assignments and exams will be discussed.

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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First time teaching your own course? We can help! Join Research Associate and Instructional Consultant  Chas Brua, for an interactive session focusing on how to plan your course, create a syllabus, and identify goals and objectives in order to further learning. GA 101 is part of a three-seminar series designed as hands-on workshops that will help you create significant learning experiences and integrated learning.

All graduate students and post-docs are welcome to attend!

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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First time teaching your own course? We can help! Join Research Associate and Instructional Consultant  Chas Brua, for an interactive session focusing on how to plan your course, create a syllabus, and identify goals and objectives in order to further learning. GA 101 is part of a three-seminar series designed as hands-on workshops that will help you create significant learning experiences and integrated learning.

All graduate students and post-docs are welcome to attend!

 

Participants are free to bring their own beverages and lunch.

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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Best practices for creating safe learning spaces.

 

This interactive workshop, presented by Research Associate and Instructional Consultant  Chas Brua, will focus on the benefits of community in the classroom for enhanced learning outcomes, as well as strategies to develop community in your course. This workshop is part of a three-seminar series focusing on developing classroom management skills for maximum student engagement and significant learning experiences.

 

All graduate students and post-docs are welcome and encouraged to attend!

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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Best practices for creating safe learning spaces.

 

This interactive workshop, presented by Research Associate and Instructional Consultant  Chas Brua, will focus on the benefits of community in the classroom for enhanced learning outcomes, as well as strategies to develop community in your course. This workshop is part of a three-seminar series focusing on developing classroom management skills for maximum student engagement and significant learning experiences.

 

All graduate students and post-docs are welcome and encouraged to attend!

 

Participants are free to bring their own beverages and lunch.

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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Getting ready to enter the job market? No matter where you are in the process of creating your Teaching Philosophy, this interactive workshop, presented by Larkin Hood, Research Associate and Instructional Consultant, will provide you with the tools you need for developing a strong statement that will stand out. The focus of our time will be on how to craft a meaningful description of why you do what you do, how you do it, and how your approach reflects deeper thoughts about your teaching. This workshop is part of a three-seminar series focusing on professional development and preparation for the job market.

 

All graduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend!

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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Getting ready to enter the job market? No matter where you are in the process of creating your Teaching Philosophy, this interactive workshop, presented by Larkin Hood, Research Associate and Instructional Consultant, will provide you with the tools you need for developing a strong statement that will stand out. The focus of our time will be on how to craft a meaningful description of why you do what you do, how you do it, and how your approach reflects deeper thoughts about your teaching. This workshop is part of a three-seminar series focusing on professional development and preparation for the job market.

 

All graduate students are welcome and encouraged to attend!

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

 

Participants are free to bring their own beverages and lunch.

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Good teaching involves planning, lots of it and at every level. This online, self-directed workshop, open to all new instructors at Penn State, is offered at the start of each semester through Angel, Penn State’s course management system. Moderated by Cindy Decker Raynak, Senior Instructional Designer, this self directed workshop will provide you with a brief introduction to the resources and strategies that are crucial to good teaching and planning.

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

 

Angel access information will be provided to participants in mid August.

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How can SRTEs (Student Ratings of Teaching Effectiveness) be used to improve teaching and learning? Faculty, administrators and staff are invited to bring these and other questions to this informal Q & A session/Brown Bag Luncheon facilitated by Angela Linse, Executive Director and Associate Dean of the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence.

 

This event will be offered in a face to face format in 315 Rider Building, University Park, and via Polycom.

 

Polycom available at the following locations:

University Park - Originating Location: 315 Rider Building

If you do not see your campus listed above, please see your Instructional Design Specialist or contact us at site@psu.edu or 814-863-2599.

 

Registration for fall events will open August 1, 2013.

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