In this edition of the Weekly, you will find information about an upcoming seminar, FLC proposals, and other engaging news.
Upcoming CTE Seminar
Kristen Budd to Present Knox Showcase Seminar February 7
Kristen M. Budd, Sociology & Gerontology, the 2019 winner of the E. Phillips Knox Distinguished Teaching Award, will present the annual Knox Award Showcase Seminar for the CTE on February 7. Her seminar title is A Transformative Journey of Learning to "Let Go" in Order to Learn. Established by Miami alumnus E. Phillips Knox, a 1968 graduate, the Knox Award recognizes creative, innovative, and engaging teaching methods at the undergraduate level. It is Miami's highest teaching honor. University News and Communications featured a story on Dr. Budd's receipt of the Knox Award.
Want to Discuss Teaching Strategies, Methods, or Opportunities? Request a CTE Consultation!
Ellen Yezierski (CTE Director) and Gregg Wentzell (CTE Assistant Director) routinely work alongside faculty in one-on-one consultations to help them overcome teaching and learning challenges. Consultations are customized to support each faculty member. Here are some typical consulting topics. What would support your continous improvement as a teacher?
Interpreting and responding to midcourse or end-of-course evaluations
Planning midcourse evaluations
Improving classroom engagement and/or climate
Crafting more effective assessments
Restructuring courses to better meet student learning outcomes
An informational session for those interested in proposing and facilitating an FLC will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020, 10:00 am - 11:00 am in 320 Laws Hall.
