Please consider attending (and registering for) one or both of the workshops scheduled for next week. The first, on Generating Learning Goals, is one in a series of three this month focusing on the learning cycle and effective course design. This series, created and led by graduate students in GS 620, should be of interest to TAs who have opportunities to teach as primary instructor and to all graduate students interested in a faculty career. (A special thanks to Kathryn Cunningham of TASC and her students in GS 620: Effective Course Design, for their willingness to share their expertise.)
Next week’s second workshop is an informational session on Electronic Theses and Dissertations.
Thank you!
Effective Course Design: Generating Learning Goals
Monday, April 5, at 3:00 p.m.
Location: White Hall Classroom Building, Room 231
Graduate Student Presenters: Ana Hasemann, Burak Basaran, Feai-Voon Wong, and Frances Vorsky (Students in GS 620: Effective Course Design, taught by Kathryn Cunningham, TASC)
Participants will understand the value and uses of learning goals and will construct one for use in their own classes. (Note: This is the first in a series of three Effective Course Design Workshops to be held in April. Participants are encouraged to attend all three to better understand the full cycle of learning.) Click here to register http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GraduateSchoolReports/Surveys/GraduateStudentWorkshopSeries/23442223531618342333.htm
Fundamentals of Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)
Wednesday, April 7, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: White Hall Classroom Building (CB), Room 242
Presenter: Beth Kraemer, Librarian, Information Technology Division, W. T. Young Library Click here to register http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GraduateSchoolReports/Surveys/GraduateStudentWorkshopSeries/23442223531618342333.htm
Effective Course Design: Feedback and Assessment
Monday, April 12, at 3:00 p.m.
Location: White Hall Classroom Building, Rm. 231
Graduate Student Presenters: Jann Fry, Megan Poulette, Melissa Bradley, and Meredith Sims (Students in GS 620: Effective Course Design, taught by Kathryn Cunningham, TASC)
Design and implementation of forward-looking assessments along with prompt feedback geared toward the students’ abilities contributes to more effective learning. By the end of this workshop participants will be able to identify forward-looking assessments for students along with tools and tips for implementation. Registration will open about one week prior to event. http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSWorkshops/spring2010.html
Developing Effective Research Statements
Tuesday, April 13, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Whitehall Classroom Building (CB), Room 242
Presenter: Kelly Bradley, Ph.D., Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation Registration will open about one week prior to event. http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSWorkshops/spring2010.html
Effective Course Design: Teaching and Learning Activities
Monday, April 19, at 3:00 p.m.
Location: White Hall Classroom Building, Room 231
Graduate Student Presenters: Ashley Kangas, Megan Robertson, Sarai Blincoe, and Trajen Head (Students in GS 620: Effective Course Design, taught by Kathryn Cunningham, TASC)
As the third and final part of the professional development series on effective course design, this session focuses on teaching and learning activities. Participants will explore a holistic view of active learning with three components: information and ideas, experience, and reflective dialogue. By taking part in mini lessons that illustrate these principles, participants will leave with ideas and materials for the design of new learning activities appropriate for any discipline. Registration will open about one week prior to event. http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSWorkshops/spring2010.html
Developing Effective Teaching Philosophy Statements
Wednesday, April 21, at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Whitehall Classroom Building (CB), Room 242
Presenter: Bill Burke, Program Manager, Educational Development, TASC
Colleges and universities increasingly expect faculty job candidates to be “teaching ready,” to be conversant about their teaching philosophy, and to provide examples of how they will actualize and implement that philosophy. This interactive workshop will help you better understand—and interrogate—your beliefs about effective teaching and effective learning to assure that your philosophy is self-examined, fresh, and engaging. Registration will open about one week prior to event. http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/GSWorkshops/spring2010.html
