Monday, 17 Feb 2020
Workshop, Introduction to Mindful and Contemplative Pedagogy in the Classroom
Karen Couves, (CELT Faculty Development Program Coordinator) will guide you through building awareness, community and connection in the classroom. Mindful and contemplative pedagogy will be discussed and modeled in this interactive presentation.
Wednesday, 19 Feb 2020
Award-Winning Seminar Series: Engagement through creative notetaking (Tejas Dhadphale)
Do students in your classes sometimes have trouble paying attention for the entire period? How can we encourage them to put away cell phones and laptops and avoid distraction? Can you build a one-on-one relationship with students in a large class?
Thursday, 20 Feb 2020
Workshop, Getting Started with Project-Based Learning
An introduction to Project-Based Learning (PBL) teaching strategies, suggestions for integrating PBL into course activities (including examples), and best practices for assessment.
Workshop, Teaching "Great Problems" with Project-Based Learning
An Introduction to the "Great Problems Seminar" at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, lessons in adopting / creating similar courses, and discussions about cultivating innovation and social-entrepreneurial practices in cross-disciplinary student teams. Ideal for instructors and Administrators at all levels and disciplines.
Friday, 21 Feb 2020
Workshop, Advanced Project-Based Learning: Enhanced Outcomes
A deeper dive into the evolving nature of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in contemporary educational experiences (including cross-disciplinary teamwork, challenges of engagement and assessment, and curricular challenges / opportunities). Ideal for instructors and Administrators that are currently engaged in PBL work who are looking for critical discussions, and suggestions for Best Practices and "what's next" in education.
Workshop, Teaching "Great Problems" with Project-Based Learning
An Introduction to the "Great Problems Seminar" at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, lessons in adopting / creating similar courses, and discussions about cultivating innovation and social-entrepreneurial practices in cross-disciplinary student teams. Ideal for instructors and Administrators at all levels and disciplines.