More Thoughtful Teaching Symposia: a forum to discuss effective teaching with faculty from across campus

The origins of "More Thoughtful Teaching": Many participating faculty members have noted that the UC Davis Summer Institute for Teaching and Technology helped make them more thoughtful teachers, but many have also asked for more opportunities to get together and share teaching experiences and expertise throughout the year. The "More Thoughtful Teaching" series is designed with just this in mind and as a complement to SITT, the Faculty-Mentoring-Faculty Program and other teaching-related workshops and discussion groups. If you would have suggestions for future workshops and panel presentations, please send them to us at: trc@ucdavis.edu.

Fear and Anxiety (Yours and Theirs) in Teaching and Learning, May 22, 2008

Teaching and learning in the academy can be fraught with fear and anxiety. At this symposium, we'll learn about student mental health from CAPS Director Emil Rodolfa and then discuss some of our instructional concerns over lunch. We'll be seated at tables themed by such discussion topics as distressed and distressing students, fear 2.0, course evaluation, and academic dishonesty. Please join us!

 

Previous More Thoughtful Teaching Symposia

Interaction and Performance: A Teaching Symposium in Three Acts, February 27, 2008

At this mini-symposium, faculty from across the disciplines will model and discuss interactive teaching techniques and dynamic teaching “performances.” Participants will be treated to both intellectual and musical surprises, as well as a delicious lunch.

Preparing students for lifelong learning, November 1, 2007

At this mini-symposium, faculty from all over campus will discuss teaching techniques that have the potential to change the way your students approach your field and their intellectual lives.

Birds of a Feather: Roundtable Discussions on Key Teaching Topics, May 29, 2007

A dynamic and informative luncheon to discuss key teaching topics with experts from across campus. Learn how to make your classes more exciting and productive, incorporate the most effective new teaching technologies into your classroom, and address difficult topics with your students.

Eight Great Ways to Improve Your Teaching, March 8, 2007

An informal poster and consultation session featuring eight simple ways to improve your teaching. Hear from some of the university's most innovative and thoughtful teachers about strategies they've found useful in enriching their courses. Walk away with handouts, urls, good ideas and good will. And have a bite to eat, something to drink and a lively conversation about teaching along the way!

Workshops, Panel Discussions & A Bite To Eat, November 9, 2006

Share your UCD teaching experiences and learn more about SmartSite, Clickers, Student Writing, and Evaluating Good Teaching.

MTT sessions provide valuable opportunities for new and continuing faculty members to pick up new skills and to share insights and concerns about teaching on the Davis campus.

Sponsored by the Teaching Resources Center in collaboration with Academic Technology Services.