Spring 2008 Workshops

Wednesday, January 30, Noon
Teaching and Today's Tough College Job Market

Teaching plays an ever more prominent role in hiring -- and promotion - even at elite institutions. Discover how teaching can make you more competitive in the hunt for an academic job.

Friday, February 8, Noon
How to Avoid Being Sued

The ivory tower can be a highly litigious environment. Learn about your responsibilities regarding sexual harassment, academic honesty, disruptive students, and accommodating students with special needs.

Wednesday, February 13, 3 p.m.
Preparing Your Summer Course

Everything you need to know about course design, syllabus preparation, lecturing, leading discussions, running labs, grading, and classroom management.

Friday, February 15, Noon
Teaching Outside the Box

How to make your subject come alive for today's students. Learn about the most promising new practices that move us beyond traditional lectures, lab, and discussion section format.

Friday, February 22, Noon
Beyond the Textbook: New Frontiers in Science Teaching

Scientific illiteracy is not a victimless crime. This workshop will examine innovative ways to deal with science anxiety and teaching non-science majors, as well as the use of demonstrations, simulations, and case studies in 21st century science classrooms.

Friday, February 29, Noon
It's All Greek to Me: Critical Issues in Language Teaching

Challenges facing instructors in language courses. Heritage speakers. Overcoming language anxiety. Cognitive science and second language learning. Technology and language acquisition.

Friday, March 7, Noon
More Than Bells and Whistles

How use digital technologies to enhance student learning and how to create your own web presence.