Schreyer Institute consultants can design and deliver customized workshops on a variety of teaching and learning topics. These workshops are customized according to the needs of individual departments, academic units, or campuses. Below are some examples of customized workshops we have delivered. Contact site@psu.edu if you are interested in a workshop on a topic below or any other topic related to teaching and learning .

• The Syllabus Doctor

  A well written syllabus is the beginning of a successful learning experience for your students. In this workshop we’ll discuss how to write a student-centered syllabus that will provide the anchoring necessary for a successful semester for you and your students.

• Getting through the Stack: Grading that is efficient and effective

  Do you find grading to be time consuming and frustrating? Do you spend hours writing comments on student papers but are doubtful that your comments are implemented, or even read? We can help. In this workshop will give you strategies on how to grade efficiently and effectively.

• Lectures that Keep Students Engaged

  In this workshop we can help you design instruction that will keep your students engaged, focused and learning throughout the class period.

• Student Ratings (SRTE): Myths and realities

  There are several myths floating around about student ratings. In this workshop we will highlight which assumptions about student ratings are supported by research, and which are not.

• Effective use of PowerPoint

  This workshop will help you create slides that are effective and engaging.

• Writing and Analyzing Multiple Choice Tests

  Multiple choice tests are easy to score but difficult to write well, particularly if you want to assess critical thinking. In this workshop you’ll get some tips to help you write effective multiple choice questions at a variety of levels. You’ll also learn how to use the statistical report provided by Scanning Operations to improve your question-writing.

Customized services from the Institute

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