Workshops
also see: Calendar of Events for schedule of events and additional materialsActive Learning Techniques Workshops
CWSEI workshop: Using Clickers Effectively
Sara Harris, Earth & Ocean Sciences Dept, University of British Columbia
Workshop at the CWSEI End-of-Year Event, April 29, 2009
Curious about clickers? Not sure how to use them most effectively? Clickers can be a useful tool for student learning, but success depends on good implementation. This workshop will give you practical experience to help you (1) articulate why you might choose to use clickers in YOUR class (or not), (2) write thought-provoking clicker questions, and (3) respond to student answers in real time. We will also discuss logistical issues and effective planning.
Learning Goals Workshops
Research has shown that students don't necessarily learn what professors think they are teaching, producing significant gaps in student understanding. This workshop is designed to help you bridge this gap. In the workshop, you will define conceptual learning goals for your courses, design assessment questions that specifically address core concepts, and learn how to use assessment techniques during class to gauge student learning. You will also learn how to connect your exam questions to the broader goals of the class. You will work in groups with faculty from similar disciplines to generate and analyze goals and questions, and will also put into practice ongoing assessment of your students in between workshop sessions.
Slides from the Wieman Learning Goals WorkshopLearning Goals/Objectives Examples Good examples of learning goals developed by departments involved in the SEIs at UBC and CU.More on learning goals on the Learning Goals page
New Science Faculty Workshops — September 2008
1. How People learn – the Science of learning
This session covered some basics of research on learning, and the implications of this work for being an effective teacher. This includes what is known about how the brain learns, its limitations and strengths, and what enhances and inhibits learning and retention.
2. Implementing Principles of Learning
This built on the first session and explored what studies say as to the effectiveness of various teaching practices and how these results connect to basic research on learning.
