2009 New Faculty Orientation and Workshop Series
The Center for Teaching and Learning is excited to announce the 2009 New Faculty Workshop Series. Now in its seventh year, this workshop series aims to provide relevant information about teaching at DU, discuss effective teaching techniques, and allow new faculty members from different divisions to meet each other and develop relationships that will last for years to come.
Visit our Community of New Faculty DU Portfolio Site for resources and handouts from each session.
Please share your feedback with our end-of-workshop survey.
New Faculty Orientation & Provost's New Faculty Luncheon
September 18, 2009, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management Building
- Official Welcome, DU Students and the DU Culture, The Rewards and Challenges of Being a DU Professor
- DU Faculty Information Fair - Learn about the many resources available to support DU faculty members in their teaching and research
- Provost's New Faculty Luncheon
CTL Open Labs
September 8 - September 11, 2-4 PM each day
CTL Conference Room, Penrose Library, Room 323
Drop by to learn about the many educational technology tools available to DU faculty members (Blackboard, DU CourseMediaTM, DU Portfolio, Clickers, and more). Demonstrations, Q&A, and one-on-one support will be provided.
New Faculty Workshop Series
Each breakfast session is designed to explore questions related to common teaching issues through practical, hands-on activities and discussions facilitated by seasoned DU faculty and CTL staff members. Each session will also showcase different teaching strategies and educational technologies. Short readings will accompany each session and participants are encouraged to bring their burning questions and to share their experiences.
New Faculty Workshop #1 - Course Design
September 25, 9:00 - 11:00
CTL Classroom, Nagel Hall 102
How do I best structure my class to achieve learning? What is considered an effective course syllabus? What different teaching strategies or technologies are there to help me achieve my course objectives?
New Faculty Workshop #2 - Engaging Students
October 2, 9:00 - 11:00
CTL Classroom, Nagel Hall 102
What different strategies and technologies can I use to engage students in the classroom? How can I create class discussions in which students actively participate? How do I manage laptops in the classroom?
New Faculty Workshop #3 - Grading Practices
October 9, 9:00 - 11:00
CTL Classroom, Nagel Hall 102
How do I use tests and assignments to motivate my students and encourage learning? How can I get feedback on their learning? How do I manage all this grading? What do I do if I suspect academic dishonesty?
New Faculty Workshop #4 - Diversity in the Classroom
October 16, 9:00 - 11:00
CTL Classroom, Nagel Hall 102
How do I create a safe and welcoming space for all students? How do I handle classroom issues that arise? How do I handle student requests for special accommodations?
New Faculty Workshop #5 - Time Management
October 23, 9:00 - 11:00
CTL Classroom, Nagel Hall 102
How do I balance all the various duties and responsibilities I have as a new faculty member? A panel of recent new faculty members will be on hand to share their experiences and answer questions.
For more information about the New Faculty Workshop Series, contact Jeanie Tischler.