‘teaching guide’
episode 28 – teaching outside the classroom: part two
jul. 5, 2011—on april 5, 2011, the 2022年世界杯中国小组赛积分 hosted a “conversation on teaching” on the topic of “teaching outside the classroom.” this is the second installment of a two-part podcast. in this episode, we join the discussion as david furbish from earth and environmental sciences as he reflects on his experiences teaching courses that involve...
reflecting on and documenting your teaching experiences
jun. 10, 2011—reflecting on teaching: what? for whom? why? often, the motivation to improve one’s teaching by revising practices or experimenting with new initiatives stems from reflection. this reflection often focuses on feedback received from others, such as student evaluations or peer reviews. reflection further involves one’s own assessment of experiences, through self-observation and activities that foster...
new resource on teaching outside the classroom now available!
jun. 8, 2011—the cft has created a new teaching guide: teaching outside the classroom. teaching and learning can become inherently spontaneous and student-centered when moved from the confines of the classroom into the world at large. this web resource provides helpful tips and techniques to consider when preparing these learning experiences, along with the recourses you need...
episode 27 – teaching outside the classroom: part one
jun. 1, 2011—on april 5, 2011, the 2022年世界杯中国小组赛积分 hosted a “conversation on teaching” on the topic of “teaching outside the classroom.” this is the first installment of a two-part podcast. in this episode, we join the discussion as steve baskauf from biology as he reflects on his experiences teaching courses that involve a field component....
cft launches new resources for service learning
apr. 8, 2011—the last thirty years have seen the growth of a movement within higher education to encourage colleges and universities to be more engaged in public life – by conducting “public scholarship,” by supporting public service and community development, and by teaching students to become more critical and effective citizens. this movement, most often taking the...
new cft guide on making better powerpoint presentations
jan. 5, 2011—by derek bruff, cft assistant director ever seen a bad powerpoint presentation? ever given one yourself? although some have said that powerpoint is evil (“power corrupts. powerpoint corrupts absolutely.”), i assert that powerpoint is merely a tool, one that can be used well or used poorly. ways to use powerpoint effectively aren’t always obvious, however....
new cft guide on teaching with ecological footprints
jan. 3, 2011—as part of the cft’s ongoing work on sustainability across the curriculum, particularly the fall 2010 workshop “sustainability in the classroom: ecological footprints,” we’ve developed a new teaching guide titled “teaching with ecological footprints.” what are ecological footprints? ecological footprints are calculations of natural resource use that assess environmental impacts. typically they measure levels of...
new cft guide on contemplative pedagogy
sep. 6, 2010—as part of the cft’s ongoing work on contemplative pedagogy, including a contemplative pedagogy “working group” open to faculty and graduate students, we’ve developed a new contemplative pedagogy teaching guide. the guide includes a discussion of contemplation’s role in teaching and a variety of contemplative activities for the classroom, including guided meditation, listening, beholding, journaling,...
new cft guide on sustainability and pedagogy
aug. 16, 2010—as part of the cft’s ongoing work on sustainability across the curriculum (including a fall workshop, “sustainability in the classroom: ecological footprints“), we’ve developed a new teaching guide titled “sustainability and pedagogy.” the guide includes a discussion of the environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainability, as well as strategies and resources for teaching issues...
grant funding resources for educational initiatives
may. 12, 2010—interested in seeking funding for an educational initiative of some kind? perhaps a course revision or a department- or school-level project? or perhaps collaborating with faculty at other universities? the cft has put together a collection of grant funding resources for educational initiatives. this guide includes links to local grant-related resources, internal funding sources, searchable...