Spring Workshops
Feb. 27 - Mar. 1, 2009 Day One (choose one): Days Two and Three (choose one):
Teaching Tip
Use Engaged Lecture When lecture is essential, we recommend use of what we call and ‘engaged lecture’ format. During the lecture, routinely stop and ask students to state in their own words their understanding of what you have said. This can be done through a ‘random card’ format wherein you flip through a set of 3x5 cards, each containing one student’s name, calling on students randomly as their card happens to come up. You keep shuffling the cards to ensure that each new draw is completely random. You call on students in class to state, elaborate, exemplify, and illustrate (in their own words) the most important points in the lecture or in a reading. This strategy involves every student in the class (since any one of them may be called upon at any moment) and ensures that they are actively listening during the discussion. In addition, randomly call on students to state in their own words comments made by other students. Begin by selecting one student to state her understanding of a concept or principle you introduced. Then randomly select another student to summarize what the first student said. Then ask the first person if the second person accurately represented what she originally said. Model the kinds of questions you welcome. | Announcements!
Online Critical Thinking Course
for Those Who Teach - (CT700)
In affiliation with Sonoma State University, the Foundation for Critical Thinking is again offering an online educational experience where instructors can develop their skills in teaching students to think critically. Participants engage in critical dialogue with each other in the analysis and evaluation of current teaching practices and theory. At the end of the course, each participant has created, applied and tested various critical thinking lessons. This is an excellent learning opportunity for those interested in practical methods for facilitating the development of critical thinking skills and abilities in their classrooms.
Spring Semester Registration is Open
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