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Workshops for Faculty New to Teaching

Workshop/Activity Description Date Participants will be asked to:

Craft of Teaching Medallion

Complete the requirements for the Craft of Teaching medallion, including writing a teaching philosophy, develop learning objectives, and consider ways to evaluate and give feedback to students

20 hours of work, due by May 2024

 

Welcome and overview

An introduction to the TLC and its services, an overview of the certificate program and its requirements and a meet and greet of the TLC team and this year's cohort. 

September 8

Create a video introduction

Faculty Panel

A group of UTHSC faculty will discuss the teaching culture at UTHSC and their successes and challenges.

October 13

Reflect on the stories they hear.

Student Panel

A group of UTHSC students will discuss the learning environment at UTHSC and what it means to be a student.

November 10

Write a student profile.

 

Evidence-Based Learning

 

An overview and discussion about various theories about how students learn and practical tips for applying those theories.

December 8

Reflection activity

Organizing Your Course

A member of the UTHSC faculty will discuss organizational strategies for efficiency and student success.

January 12

Reflection activity

Student Ratings of Instruction

An instructional consultant from the TLC will speak about SRIs, how to use them as a tool for improvement, and how to deal with unhelpful comments.

February 9

Reflection activity

Effective Use of Presentation Software

Discussion of effective strategies to create engaging and pedagogically sound digital presentations.

March 8

 

Develop a five-minute presentation and record it on MyMediaSite.

Inclusivity 

An in-depth workshop on how to create and encourage an inclusive learning environment that supports student learning.

April 12

Reflection

Active Learning Strategies

One or more TLC staff will lead a workshop on active learning strategies in the health sciences.

May 10

Reflection
Nov 22, 2023