Teacher Development Program for Graduate Students
In the 2009-10 academic year, we are offering a total of twelve different sessions on a variety of topics, all run by Lehigh faculty and staff. Graduate Students who attend six of the twelve sessions will receive a Level I Certificate noting their participation, and letters of commendation to their chair and adviser. Those who attend ten of the twelve will receive a book on college teaching, a Level II certificate noting their additional efforts in this area, and a second letter sent to their chair and adviser.
Spring 2010
Teacher Development Program for Graduate Students
SPRING 2010
Session 1 - How Teachers Teach: Presentation and Communications
When: February 4th
Where: Maginnes 104
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
Where: Maginnes 104
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
Where: Maginnes 104
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
Where: Maginnes 104
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
Where: Maginnes 103
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
Where: Maginnes 103
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).
