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​Teaching Tools

 

A series of roundtable discussions for Providence College faculty. These discussions are facilitated by faculty colleagues with a range of experiences and expertise.During the 2012-2013 academic year, the several of our Teaching Tools session will focus on Student Engagement, a theme that has been promoted campus wide for the last three years through a Davis Educational Foundation grant. We are also participating in The Provost’s Forum on Engaged Learning on October 16, 2012. See detailed information below and check back for details on upcoming Teaching Tools sessions.

 
 

  Teaching Tools 2012-2013

 

Discover the Secrets to Effective Oral Presentations

 Tuesday, November 27, 2012
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
 

Renina Flores, Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film

While oral presentations can be a way for students to demonstrate their knowledge or mastery of subject matter, they can also turn into barely audible PowerPoint-heavy presentations. We will explore the importance of delivery, and how to assess oral presentations beyond content.

Please RVSP to cte@providence.edu or ext 1340 if you plan to attend.

Refreshments will be provided.

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PICK ME! Thoughts on student participation.

 
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Raymond Hain, Philosophy

Kevin O’Connor, Secondary Education

 
A conversation about the importance of student participation, how to promote it, and how to sustain it.


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THE PROVOST’S FORUM ON ENGAGED LEARNING PRESENTS:

Roundtable Faculty-Student Discussions of
Student Engagement

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012
Slavin ‘64 Hall
4:00-7:00 PM


PC faculty from across the campus have gathered in seminars and presentations  to discuss a new "culture of learning" throughout higher education. Come join them to exchange ideas on more effective ways of teaching and learning.  How can we create and sustain a culture of engaged learning at Providence College? How can we inspire students to read, research, and discuss with passion and curiosity, in and out of the classroom? What is the role of the student in this "culture of learning"? Of technology and social media? This, and more, will be presented in a lively forum on:


Click here for PDF event flyer.



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UPCOMING TEACHING TOOLS TOPICS:


The Lecture Reconsidered 

 

Teaching Tools 2011-2012

  

Reading and Understanding Primary Texts

Dr. Sandra Keating, Theology
Thursday, April 19  2:30 – 3:30
 
Beyond the task of getting students to read is the challenge to facilitate their understanding of primary texts. We will consider ways to help students master new vocabulary, understand different writing styles, and interpret major concepts.
 
 

Video as a Teaching Tool

Dr. Mark Hyde, Political Science
Monday, April 23  12:00-1:00
 
Every serious athletic team records its games and constructively analyzes its performance; college faculty can do the same. Videotaping one or more of your classes is a unique way to evaluate your teaching. It provides an informative and useful perspective on the interaction between you and your students. 
 
 

Encouraging Students to Revise through Constructive Feedback

Dr. Bryan Marinelli, Director of Academic Services and Will Toner, Writing Specialist
Thursday, March 29   12:30-1:30

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Collaboration about Teaching and Learning

Dr. Katie Kranz and Dr. Michael Hayes, Social Work
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 10:00
 

Teaching Tools 2010-2011

 

Teaching Writing through Well-Designed Course Assignments


Dr. Bryan Marinelli, Office of Academic Services
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 1:00 – 2:00
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Facilitating Collaborative Student Work

Dr. Mary O'Keeffe, Department of Psychology
Monday, February 28, 2011 12:00 – 1:00
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Developing and Using Rubrics for Course Assignments

Dr. Karen Whelan Berry, Management
Thursday, March 24, 2011 12:00 – 1:00
Click here for session handouts.


Differentiating Instruction for All Learners 

Dr. Kevin O'Connor, Secondary Education
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 1:00 – 2:00
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Communicating With Students 

Dr. Rick Battistoni, Political Science
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
12:00 – 1:00 

 

Assessment of Knowledge and Skills 

Dr. Margaret Manchester, History
Thursday, October 21, 2010 5:00 – 6:00 


Facilitating Discussion Groups 

Dr. Charlotte O'Kelly, Sociology
Wednesday, November 17, 2010 1:30 – 2:30 


Promoting Academic Honesty 

Dr. Marian Mattison, Department of Social Work
Tuesday, December 7, 2010 11:30 – 12:30

 

 
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