Welcome to the weekly UTLC Newsletterk supporting teaching and learning at UNCG.
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This section is full of timely and evidence-based practices to apply in your teaching.
On February 5, Dr. Shawn Simonson
, a Director of the Human Performance Laboratory and a Professor of Kinesiology at Boise State University, presented-on Teaching Effectiveness Frameworks. At the start he reminded us:
“We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.”– John Dewey
Simonson was involved in creating the Boise State Framework that focuses on 4 criteria:
- Course design: designing course materials in alignment with SLOs
- Scholarly teaching: implementation of evidence-based practices
- Learner centeredness: using and inclusive learner centered approach
- Reflective practice: practicing reflective teaching to drive continuous improvement of teaching
Tips for Reflective Teaching:
Simonson's workshop focused on how we can use mindful reflection to better understand and improve our own teaching. The four steps to the reflective teaching cycle include: 1) teach, 2) self-assess, 3) consider, and 4) practice. The slideshow and worksheets from the workshop linked below are available to help you to complete the mindful reflective practice he introduced in the workshop. Here are a few prompts and suggestions to get started:
- Start with 2 questions: "What are you good at? Why are you good at those aspects of teaching?"
- After each class, take a few minutes to jot down some notes about what you think went well including what topics did the students ask questions about
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How can you incorporate those topics into your next lesson or update your lesson for the next time you teach it?
There is no right or wrong way to document your reflections, but it is important to reflect on an ongoing basis. Sticky notes, journaling, voice memos and Microsoft forms are all easy options to incorporate into your practice. Student feedback, supportive peer feedback, student work analysis, recording and watching your own teaching, and collaborative dialogue with colleagues are also great ways to receive input on your teaching and engage in reflection.
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UTLC FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Check out the latest updates and offerings from the UTLC.
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| Summary of VOISES Panel on Black and African American Student Experiences
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Last week, we hosted our first VOISES panel of the semester in collaboration with the Office of Intercultural Engagement. This panel was hosted as part of OIE's Black History Month celebrations and featured the voices of Black and African American Students at UNCG. Students reminded the audience of the importance of
diversifying content to increase representation and creating space for authenticity and empathy in our learning environments. We hope you'll join us for our next VOISES panel on March 13.
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| Upcoming Webinars on Generative AI in Higher Ed.
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Generative AI continues to be a central conversation in teaching and learning this semester, so the UTLC would like to share resources for those who would like to know more about this dynamic and emerging technology:
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| Learning Tech Tip | Using MS Teams to Manage Student Questions in F2F Classes
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ITS Learning Technology's new
Learning Tech Tips video series will demonstrate quick and easy ways to use UNCG's instructional technology tools to enhance learning, engage students, make tasks more efficient, and more! The first video shows you how you can use Microsoft Teams to manage student questions in face-to-face classes.
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FACULTY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
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Upcoming Events, Training, and Workshops
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| ☕️ UTLC Coffeehouse | Co-hosted by the Biology Department in Eberhart Building, Room 310
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Coffeehouses are a space to gather with colleagues. No set agenda, just coffee (or tea), snacks, and great conversation.
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| 📚 Faculty Burnout Book Club Gathering in MHRA 3501 (Faculty Lounge)
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Join the UTLC and Provost’s Faculty Fellows for a conversation centered on themes from “Unraveling Faculty Burnout: Pathways to Reckoning and Renewal” by Dr. Rebecca Pope-Ruark (access the eBook
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| ☕️ UTLC Coffeehouse | Co-hosted by the Department of Management in Bryan 360
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Coffeehouses are a space to gather with colleagues. No set agenda, just coffee (or tea), snacks, and great conversation.
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| 📣 VOISES Panel | Students in Recovery
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Join the UTLC and Office of Intercultural Engagement for a student panel discussion centering the experiences of students who are part of Spartan Recovery @UNCG. Please register to receive full event details and location.
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This segment features instructors who exemplify excellence and innovation in teaching at UNCG.
We are pleased to accept new nominations for Spring 2024.
To nominate yourself or a colleague, please complete the form at go.uncg.edu/minerva-mentions. You can also view past Minerva Mentions nominees and review their Words of Wisdom.
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