Talking about Teaching:
A Series of Brown Bag Conversations
Please join us for a series of brown bag teaching conversations. Our first in the fall line up:
Responding to Student Writing
Dr. Nedra Reynolds
Professor, Writing & Rhetoric
Thursday, October 2nd from 12pm – 1pm
Memorial Union, Atrium One
To improve as writers, students need responses from actual readers. How can we respond in ways that support learning without overwhelming or discouraging them? How can we intervene in the writing process productively? This workshop will review some research and best practices for responding efficiently and effectively in all disciplines.
Facilitating Controversial Classroom Discussions
Dr. Lynne Derbyshire
Associate Professor, Communication Studies
Thursday, October 30th from 12m to 1pm
Memorial Union, Atrium One
Mixed-Media and Active Learning Approaches in the Classroom
Dr. Laura Meyerson
Associate Professor, College of the Environmental and Life Sciences
Wednesday, November 19th from 12pm – 1pm
Memorial Union, Gallery