Teaching and Learning Seminar Series for Graduate Students

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	Topics in Teaching and Learning All sessions held in Coe Library 307 unless otherwise noted.
Motivating Students Dan May, Graduate Assistant, Mathematics Friday, September 7th, from Noon—1:00 p.m., Coe 307 Instructor attitudes can significantly impact the classroom environment. Dan will discuss motivating students through your own behavior and how to establish and maintain your credibility. Registration Full Using Bloom’s Taxonomy Steve Barrett, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering Friday, September 14th, from Noon—1:00 p.m., Coe 307 Understanding Bloom’s Taxonomy can help instructors define learning goals for their students. Steve will explain how to incorporate several of the taxonomic categories into a syllabus in order to advance students’ learning. Learning from Student Feedback Leann Kaiser, Graduate Assistant, Adult Learning & Technology Tuesday, September 18th, from 5:00-6:00 p.m., Coe 307 Creating frequent opportunities for students to give you feedback during a semester helps to improve teaching and learning. LeAnn will demonstrate several methods for getting effective feedback. Learning Styles Leann Kaiser, Graduate Assistant, Adult Learning & Technology Tuesday, October 30th, from 5:00—6:00 p.m., Coe 307 LeAnn will offer tips on how to recognize and employ different learning styles in order to improve the quality of student learning. Students with Disabilities Erin Mills, Coordinator of Student Advising, Disability Support Services Friday, November 9th, from Noon—1:00 p.m., Coe 307 Instructors can make small changes in the classroom to increase learning for students with disabilities. Erin will discuss instructors’ responsibilities and explain available services at UW. Writing a Syllabus Jane Nelson, Director, ECTL Tuesday, November 27th, from 5:00—6:00 p.m., Coe 307 Clear course materials can make a difference for student success in your courses. Jane will address the principles of writing a syllabus, which is the most important course document for communicating with students. Observing Teaching Leann Kaiser, Graduate Assistant, Adult Learning & Technology Friday, November 30th, from Noon—1:00 p.m., Coe 307 Are you anxious about the thought of someone observing you teach? Learn how to create a cycle of mutually beneficial observations where the process even becomes enjoyable as well as instructive. Assisting Students with Writing Peg Garner, Director, Writing Center Tuesday, January 15th, from 5:00—6:00 p.m., Coe 307 Peg Garner will discuss effective writing assignments and ways of responding to student writing that will be helpful to the writers and efficient for you. Difficulties with Students Dan May, Graduate Assistant, Mathematics Friday, February 1st, from Noon—1:00 p.m., Coe 307 The complex lives that students lead often impair their performance in classes. Dan will offer tips on how to manage some of the more difficult situations that occur. Registration Full. Grading Jane Nelson, Director, ECTL Tuesday, February 12th, from 5:00—6:00 p.m., Coe 307 The two primary concerns with grading are fairness and efficiency. Jane will provide suggestions for consistent evaluation and offer time-saving tips.
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