Teacher Development Program for Graduate Students
In the 2012-13 academic year, the Grad Life Office and the Office of Faculty Development are again partnering to offer a Teacher Development Program for Graduate Students at Lehigh. Graduate Students who attend five of the sessions will receive a Level I Certificate of Participation and letters of recognition will be sent to their chair and advisor. Those who attend all (or all but one) of the yearlong series will receive a Level II certificate noting their additional efforts in this area, and a second letter wiill be sent to their chair and advisor.
Fall 2012 Schedule
Location: Lewis Lab 316
Session 1 – “Presentations and Communications” - Thursday, September 13th, 2:30-4:00 pm
Location: Lewis Lab 316
An opportunity to learn more about--and practice--effective presentation skills.
Presenter: Greg Reihman (Director of Faculty Development & CAS-Philosophy)
Session 2 – “Classroom Management and Organization” – Thursday, September 27th, 2:30-4:00 pm
Location: Lewis Lab 316
How do effective teachers manage a classroom, motivate students, and deal with difficult classroom situations?
Presenter: Greg Reihman (Director of Faculty Development & CAS-Philosophy)
Session 3 – “Crafting a Lecture” – Thursday, October 11th, 2:30-4:00 pm
Location: Lewis Lab 316
How do effective teachers prepare a lecture? What are the best ways to deliver a lecture effectively? What do effective teachers keep in mind when teaching large groups of students?
Presenters: Natalie Foster (CAS-Chemistry) & Steve Buell (CBE-Finance)
Session 4 – “Engaging Students” – Thursday, October 25th, 2:30-4:00 pm
Location: Lewis Lab 316
How do effective teachers engage and inspire students? How do they ensure content mastery and promote higher-order thinking?
Presenters: Rick Vinci (RCEAS-Materials Science) & Gary DeLeo (CAS-Physics)
Session 5 – “Strategies for Active Learning in the Classroom” – Thursday November 8th, 2:30-4:00 pm
Location: Lewis Lab 316
How do effective teachers get students to think and participate during class? How do they invite and respond to questions? How do they start conversations and facilitate discussions?
Presenter: Greg Reihman (Director of Faculty Development & CAS-Philosophy)
Session 6 – “Course Design Workshop” – Thursday, November 29th 2:30-4:00
Location: Lewis Lab 316
How can we design classes, pose questions, present material, and design assignments so that students learn more deeply and retain what they've learned?
Presenter: Greg Reihman (Director of Faculty Development & CAS-Philosophy)
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PAST EVENTS
Spring 2012 Schedule
Session 1: How Teachers Teach: Explanations and Investigations
When: Thursday, February 2, 2012 2:30-4:00
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: How do effective faculty explain difficult concepts? How do they help students learn which questions to ask and how to find good answers?
Who: Kristen Jellison (RCEAS - Civil & Environmental Engineering)
Session 2: How Students Learn: Effective Assessment
When: Thursday, Feb 16th 2:30-4
Where: Lewis Lab
Topics: How does one effectively assess student learning? What are the roles of quizzes, tests, essays and other forms of assessment in the learning process? How can effective assessment help improve teaching?
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy).
Session 3: How Teachers Teach: Writing to Learn
Where: Lewis Lab
When: Thursday, Mar 1, 2:30-4
Topics: How can teachers use shorter, informal, easy-to-grade writing assignments to facilitate learning?
Who: Gregory Skutches (Writing Across the Curriculum/CAS-English)
Session 4: How Students Learn: The Role of Cognition in Instructional Design
When: When: Thursday, Mar 1, 2:30-4
Where: Lewis Lab
Topics: What are our best theories about how people receive and process information? How should teachers take these theories into account when teaching undergraduates?
Who: M.J. Bishop (COE-Teaching, Learning, Technology)
Session 5: How Teachers Teach: Developing a Syllabus
When: Thursday, Mar 29, 2:30-4
Where: Lewis Lab
Topics: What is the purpose of a syllabus? What should be included? How can an effective syllabus help both instructors and students?
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy)
Session 6: Lehigh Lab Symposium on Teaching and Learning
Where: Linderman Library and STEPS
When: Thursday, April 5th noon to 5:45 pm.
Topics: The purpose of this annual event is to highlight faculty innovations in teaching and learning at Lehigh and to help connect instructors to the many forms of instructional support available to them on campus.More Information and RSVP here: http://tinyurl.com/2012SymposiumTeachingLearning
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Fall 2011 Schedule
All sessions meet from 2:30-4 in Sinclair Auditorium, unless otherwise noted.
9/29 "Presentations and Communications"
An opportunity to learn more about--and practice--effective presentation skills
10/13 "Advice from Current Graduate Students on Effective Teaching"
10/27 "Engaging Students"
How do effective faculty engage and inspire students? How do they ensure content mastery and promote higher-order thinking?
11/10/11 "Academic Support Services for Students"
A chance to learn about the many factors affecting student learning (including learning disabilities, cultural differences, students at risk) and find out what other support services are available to your students.
Spring 2011 Schedule
Session 1 - How Students Learn: Effective Assessment
When: Thursday February 10th, 2:30-4:00
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: How does one effectively assess student learning? What are the roles of quizzes, tests, essays and other forms of assessment in the learning process? How can effective assessment help improve teaching?
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy).
Session 2 – How Teachers Teach: Writing to Learn
When: Thursday February 24th, 2:30-4:00
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: How can teachers use shorter, informal, easy-to-grade writing assignments to facilitate learning?
Who: Gregory Skutches (Writing Across the Curriculum/CAS-English)
Session 3 - How Teachers Teach: Using Technology to Enhance Learning
When: Thursday March 3rd, 2:30-4:00
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: Why use instructional technologies to enhance learning? How should such technologies be integrated into classes so they are used most effectively? What instructional technologies are available and how are they being used?
Who: Ilena Key and Judd Hark (LTS-Instructional Technology Team)
Session 4 - How Teachers Teach: Developing a Syllabus
When: Thursday 3/24 2:30-4:00
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: What is the purpose of a syllabus? What should be included? How can an effective syllabus help both instructors and students?
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy)
Session 5 - How Students Learn: The Role of Cognition in Instructional Design
When: Thursday 4/7 2:30-4:00
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: What are our best theories about how people receive and process information? How should teachers take these theories into account when teaching undergraduates?
Who: M.J. Bishop (COE-Teaching, Learning, Technology)
Session 6- How Teachers Teach: Explanations and Investigations
When: Thursday 4/21 2:30-4:00
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: How do effective faculty explain difficult concepts? How do they help students learn which questions to ask and how to find good answers?
Who: Kristen Jellison (RCEAS - Civil & Environmental Engineering)
Fall 2010 Schedule
Session 1 – “Classroom Management and Organization” – Thursday, September 16th, 2:30-4:00 Maginnes 101
How does an effective teacher manage a classroom, motivate students, and deal with difficult classroom situations?
Session 2 – “Presentations and Communications” - Thursday, September 23rd, 2:30-4:00 in Maginnes 101
An opportunity to learn more about--and practice--effective presentation skills
Session 3 - “Engaging Students” – Thursday, September 30th, , 2:30-4:00 in Maginnes 101
How do effective faculty engage and inspire students? How do they ensure content mastery and promote higher-order thinking?
Session 4 – “Crafting a Lecture” - Thursday, October 14th, , 2:30-4:00 in Maginnes 101
How do faculty prepare a lecture? What are the best ways to deliver a lecture effectively? What do effective faculty keep in mind when teaching large groups of students?
Session 5 – “Teaching Diverse Students” – Thursday October 21st, 2:30-4:00 Maginnes 101
How do effective teachers approach diverse learning styles and diverse identities in the classroom?
Session 6 “Course Design Workshop” – Thursday November 4th 2:30-4:00 Maginnes 101
How can we design classes, pose questions, present material and design assignments so that students learn more deeply and retain what they've learned?
Session 7 - “Teaching, Learning and Technology Symposium” – November 18th Details TBA
This symposium will highlight various innovative ways Lehigh faculty are using instructional technology and media in their teaching. Poster presentations by various faculty and staff, plus keynote presentation.
Spring 2010
Session 1 - How Teachers Teach: Presentation and Communications
When: February 4th, 10:30-noon
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: An opportunity to learn more about--and practice--effective presentation skills
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy).
Session 2 - Using Technology to Enhance Learning
When: February 18th, 10:30-noon
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: Why use instructional technologies to enhance learning? How should such technologies be integrated into classes so they are used most effectively? What instructional technologies are available and how are they being used? Who: Sherri Yerk-Zwickl (LTS-Instructional Technology Team Leader)
Session 3 - How Students Learn: The Role of Cognition in Instructional Design
When: March 4th, 10:30-noon
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: What are our best theories about how people receive and process information? How should teachers take these theories into account when teaching undergraduates?
Who: M.J. Bishop (COE-Teaching, Learning, Technology)
Session 4 – How Teachers Teach: Writing to Learn
When: March 18th, 10:30-noon
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: How can teachers use shorter, informal, easy-to-grade writing assignments to facilitate learning?
Who: Gregory Skutches (Writing Across the Curriculum/CAS-English)
Session 5 - How Teachers Teach: Explanations and Investigations
When: April 1st, 10:30-noon
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: How do effective faculty explain difficult concepts? How do they help students learn which questions to ask and how to find good answers?
Who: Kristen Jellison (RCEAS - Civil & Environmental Engineering)
Session 6 - How Students Learn: Effective Assessment
When: April 15st, 10:30-noon
Where: EWFM 379 (Media Center Classroom)
Topics: How does one effectively assess students? What are the roles of quizzes, tests, essays and other forms of assessment in the learning process? How can effective assessment help improve teaching?
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy).
FALL 2009
Session 1 - "Presenting in the Classroom" - Thursday September 10th, 1:30-3:00, Packard 416 - How do teachers present themselves in the classroom? What are the most effective ways to present material? How does one best set the tone for instruction? Presenters: Pam Pepper (CAS-Theater) & Rick Weisman (RCEAS)
Session 2 - "Classroom Management and Organization" - Friday, September 25th, 10:30-noon. Rauch 85- How does an effective teacher manage a classroom, motivate students, and deal with difficult classroom situations? Presenter: Greg Reihman (LTS-Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy)
Session 3 - "Engaging Students" - Thursday October 8th, 1:30-3:00 Packard 416 - How do effective faculty engage and inspire students? How do they ensure content mastery and promote higher-order thinking? Presenters: Brian Pinaire (CAS-Political Science) and Don Rockwell (RCEAS-Industrial Engineering)
Session 4 –"Crafting a Lecture" Friday October 23rd, 10:30-noon Rauch 85How do faculty prepare a lecture? What are the best ways to deliver a lecture effectively? What do effective faculty keep in mind when teaching large groups of students? Natalie Foster (CAS-Chemistry) & Steve Buell (CBE- Finance)
Session 5 – "Course Design Workshop" Thursday, November 5th, 1:30-3:00 Packard 416 - How can we design classes, pose questions, present material and design assignments so that students learn more deeply and retain what they've learned? Presenter: Greg Reihman (LTS-Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy).
Session 6 - "Teaching, Learning and Technology Symposium" November 19th in Linderman Library 10:30-1:15
- This symposium will highlight various innovative ways Lehigh faculty are using instructional technology and media in their teaching. Poster presentations by various faculty and staff, plus keynote presentation.
2008-2009 SESSIONS
SPRING 2009 (All sessions held Rauch 91)
Session 1 - How Students Learn: Effective Assessment
When: February 5th
Topics: How does one effectively assess students? What are the roles of quizzes, tests, essays and other forms of assessment in the learning process? How can effective assessment help improve teaching?
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy).
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Session 2 - Using Technology to Enhance Learning
When: February 19th
Topics: Why use instructional technologies to enhance learning? How should such technologies be integrated into classes so they are used most effectively? What instructional technologies are available and how are they being used?
Who: Sherri Yerk-Zwickl (LTS-Instructional Technology Team Leader)
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Session 3 - How Students Learn: The Role of Cognition in Instructional Design
When: March 12th
Topics: What are our best theories about how people receive and process information? How should teachers take these theories into account when teaching undergraduates?
Who: M.J. Bishop (COE-Teaching, Learning, Technology)
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Session 4 – How Teachers Teach: Writing to Learn
When: March 26th
Topics: How can teachers use shorter, informal, easy-to-grade writing assignments to facilitate learning?
Who: Gregory Skutches (Writing Across the Curriculum/CAS-English)
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Session 5 - How Teachers Teach: Explanations and Investigations
When: April 9th
Topics: How do effective faculty explain difficult concepts? How do they help students learn which questions to ask and how to find good answers?
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FALL 2008
Session 1 - Presenting in the Classroom
Thursday September 25th, 10:30-noon
How do teachers present themselves in the classroom? What are the most effective ways to present material? How does one best set the tone for instruction? Presenters: Rick Vinci (RCEAS-Materials Science) & Robert Kuchta (CBE-Marketing)
Session 2 - Classroom Management and Organization
Tuesday, October 7th, Packard 416 2:30-4:00
How does an effective teacher manage a classroom, motivate students, and deal with difficult classroom situations? Presenter: Greg Reihman (LTS-Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy)
Session 3 - Engaging Students
Thursday, Oct 23rd,10:30-noon
How do effective faculty engage and inspire students? How do they ensure content mastery and promote higher-order thinking? Presenters: Gary Deleo (CAS-Physics) & Ziad Munson (CAS-Sociology)
Session 4 – Course Design Workshop
Tuesday, November 4th, Packard 416 2:30-4:00
How can we design classes, pose questions, present material and design assignments so that students learn more deeply and retain what they've learned? Presenter: Greg Reihman (LTS-Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy).
Session 5 - Teaching, Learning and Technology Symposium
November 20th in Linderman Library 10:30-1:15
This symposium highlighted various innovative ways Lehigh faculty are using instructional technology and media in their teaching. Presenter: Poster presentations by various faculty and staff, plus keynote presentation.
2007-8 Sessions
Spring 2008 Sessions
Session 1 – How Teachers Teach: Writing to Learn
When: February 7th
Topics: How can teachers use shorter, informal, easy-to-grade writing assignments to
facilitate learning?
Who: Gregory Skutches (Writing Across the Curriculum/CAS-English)
Session 2 - Academic Integrity
When: February 21st
Topics: What can teachers do to promote academic integrity? How can we best deter and detect cheating, plagiarism, etc? What are Lehigh’s policies and processes?
Who: Ed Kay (RCEAS-Computer Science and Engineering) & Chris Mulvihill (Assistant Dean of Students)
Session 3 - How Students Learn: Effective Assessment
When: March 13th
Topics: How does one effectively assess students? What are the roles of quizzes, tests, essays and other forms of assessment in the learning process? How can effective assessment help improve teaching?
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy).
Session 4 - Using Technology to Enhance Learning
When: March 27th
Topics: Why use instructional technologies to enhance learning? How should such technologies be integrated into classes so they are used most effectively? What instructional technologies are available and how are they being used?
Who: Sherri Yerk-Zwickl (LTS-Instructional Technology Team Leader)
Session 5 - How Students Learn: The Role of Cognition in Instructional Design
When: April 10th
Topics: What are our best theories about how people receive and process information? How should teachers take these theories into account when teaching undergraduates?
Who: M.J. Bishop (COE-Teaching, Learning, Technology)
Session 6 - How Teachers Teach: Explanations and Investigations
When: April 24th
Topics: How do effective faculty explain difficult concepts? How do they help students learn which questions to ask and how to find good answers?
Who: Kristen Jellison (RCEAS-Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Fall 2007 Sessions
Session 1 - Presenting in the Classroom
When: Thurs Oct 4th 10:30-12 Rauch 85
Topics: How do teachers present themselves in the classroom? What are the most effective ways to present material? How does one best set the tone for instruction?
Who: Rick Vinci (RCEAS-Materials Science) & Robert Kuchta (CBE-Marketing)
Session 2 - Models of Learning
When: Thurs Oct 18th10:30-12 Rauch 85
Topics: What are the different ways students learn? How can one teach more effectively by understanding how students acquire, process, and retain information?
Who: Lynn Columba-Piervallo (COE-Teaching, Learning, and Technology)
Session 3 - Engaging Students
When: Thurs November 1st 10:30-12 Rauch 85
Topics: How do effective faculty engage and inspire students? How do they ensure content mastery and promote higher-order thinking?
Who: Gary Deleo (CAS-Physics) & Ziad Munson (CAS-Sociology)
Session 4 - Classroom Management and Organization
When: Thurs November 15st 10:30-12 Rauch 85
Topics: How does an effective teacher manage a classroom, motivate students, and deal with difficult classroom situations?
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy)
Session 5 - Teaching, Learning and Technology Symposium
When: Thursday: November 29th 10am - 2 pm
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Topic: This symposium will highlight various innovative ways Lehigh faculty are using instructional technology and media in their teaching.
Who: Ed Gallagher (CAS-English/Outgoing Lehigh Lab Faculty Fellow) et al.
Session 6 - Teacher Development Workshop
When: December 6th 10:30am - 12 pm
Topic: How can we design classes, pose questions, present material and design assignments so that students learn more deeply and retain what they've learned? .
Who: Greg Reihman (Faculty Development/CAS-Philosophy).
