Instructional Workshops for Faculty

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) announces our spring slate of 42 professional development workshops. We invite you to attend as many as you would like. Please RSVP to ctl@uncc.edu or ext. 7-3022 (if off campus, call 704.687.3022).

If you would rather have an individual meeting or consultation about these topics or anything else regarding teaching and learning, or if you would like a customized workshop for your department, we would be happy to assist you. Just let us know how we can help!

Instructional Methods & Techniques

Engaging the Millennial Student in Learning:

The largest percentage of student sitting in our classrooms is of the Millennial Generation. They have been familiar with technology all of their lives and raised by baby-boomer parents during the self-esteem movement. What does this mean to us as teachers? This workshop provides an overview of the characteristics of the millennials, but more importantly focuses on ways to engage this unique generation of students in learning. (Room: Atkins 124)

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TuesdayAug. 1210:30-11:45am

Active Teaching and Active Learning

Active learning requires students to be engaged in their learning rather than being passive listeners. To enhance learning, students must speak, write, think deeply, and collaborate with others about the content and concepts presented in class. This workshop provides many active learning strategies that can be used in your courses. (Room: Atkins 124)

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TuesdayAug. 121:00-2:15pm

Syllabus 101

Your course syllabus is one of the most important documents you create for your class. It serves as an agreement between you and your students about your goals for the course and your expectations for your students. It conveys a first and lasting impression with your students. This session will provide information about the important components of a syllabus, ways in which you can enhance your course syllabus, and strategies for using your syllabus as a learning tool. (Room: Atkins 124)

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MondayAug. 1110:30-11:45am
ThursdayAug. 149:00-10:15am

First Day of Class: Starting Off on the Right Foot:

The first day of class sets the tone for the entire semester. Come learn what strategies will help you start off right...and which things you must avoid, too! These simple techniques should help you be more effective and make your teaching more pleasurable. (Room: Atkins 124)

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MondayAug. 119:00-10:15am
ThursdayAug. 1410:30-11:45am

Increasing Student Success in Your Classroom:

Have you ever wanted to take a step back and assess what you have been doing in your courses but you didn't know where to begin? Come learn about seven simple principles that you can use to self-assess your courses for maximum effectiveness. These are time honored and time tested principles that will increase student success in your classroom-immediately! (Room: Atkins 124)

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MondayAug. 111:00-2:15pm
TuesdayAug. 129:00-10:15am

Survival Guide for Graduate Teaching Assistants:

To remove some of the "mystery" in your new role as a graduate teaching assistant, we have pulled together all kinds of useful and foundational information on various teaching topics, from planning what you are going to teach to how to deal with problem students to how to write on the board. (Room: Atkins 124)

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ThursdayAug. 141:00-2:15pm

Assessment Techniques

Formative Assessment: Giving Feedback (And Receiving It, Too!)

Formative assessment provides feedback to students on their learning achievements, by encouraging them to reflect on their strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in knowledge. It is also used by instructors to make adjustments to their instruction so that unclear points can be clarified before exams or other forms of summative assessments. This workshop provides an overview of several specific strategies that can be used in all courses. (Room: Atkins 124)

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WednesdayAug. 139:00-10:15am

Summative Assessment Approaches: Planning Ahead:

Summative assessment is a hugely important part of the teaching and learning process. Essay and objective tests, portfolios, papers, projects, performances...so much to choose from! This workshop will show you best practices for choosing various summative assessments and how they align with your course goals. (Atkins 124)

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WednesdayAug. 1310:30-11:45am

SurveyShare: UNC Charlotte’s Online Assessment Tool

SurveyShare is a web-based tool designed for assessment of teaching and learning, survey research, evaluations, and more. It is available to all UNC Charlotte faculty for your courses and research. You will be given a personal account, and by the end of the workshop you can create a survey for use in your course. (Room: Atkins 146)

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FridayAug. 159:00-10:00am
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