Teaching and Learning Center offers Summer Teaching Institute

(May 2, 2002)--The Teaching and Learning Center is offering the Summer Teaching Institute "Course Development for Effective Teaching" May 13-16 at the UTSA 1604 Campus.

The event is open to all UTSA faculty and free of charge, but registration is mandatory. The registration deadline is May 10. Presentations will be conducted in the John Peace Library Building Regents Room (4.03.12), the University Center Retama Auditorium (2.02.02) and the Business Building Computer Lab, Room 3.03.04.

Each day of the conference a complimentary lunch will be provided from noon-1 p.m. for participants. Application-Discussion-Working Sessions will be 2:30-4 p.m. each day and are required for Learning Communities faculty and optional for others.

To register call Laura Ford or Diana Amis at 458-4050 or go to the Teaching and Learning Center Web site.

The TLC was created to support UTSA faculty development, provide course support services, sustain quality instruction and help faculty build an inviting and stimulating intellectual community for their students. By creating that environment, faculty can make a critical contribution to the university's efforts to attract, retain, educate and graduate students in South Texas.

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Summer Teaching Institute Schedule

Monday, May 13

9-10:30 a.m.
Eileen Herteis, presenter, "I Know Where I'm Going: CLEAR Student Learning Objectives"

10:30 a.m.-noon
Neil Fleming, presenter, "Learning to Make a Difference: VARK Preferences"

1-2:30 p.m.
Neil Fleming, presenter, "Stimulus Session on Curriculum Redesign"

Tuesday, May 14

9 a.m.-noon
Eileen Herteis, presenter, "Rely on Icebreakers and You'll Only Get Slush! The First Day of Class and Beyond"

1-2:30 p.m.
Neil Fleming, presenter, "ZINGS! Is Your Grading Fair? Does it Go Quickly? Let ZINGS Help"

Wednesday, May 15

9-10:30 a.m.
Eileen Herteis, presenter, "Simon and Garfunkel Meet Shakespeare: The Sound and Silence of Classroom Discussion"

10:30 a.m.-noon
Neil Fleming, presenter, "How Does Learning Happen: An Update on Learning"

1-2:30 p.m.
Neil Fleming, presenter, "Being a Success in the Classroom: Active Learning Strategies"

Thursday, May 16

9 a.m.-noon
Eileen Herteis, presenter, "If I Assign It, I'll Have to Assess It: Best Practices-Smart Practices in Assessment and Grading"

1-2:30 p.m.
Rita Wilson, UTSA Library, presenter, "Using Library Resources to Locate Course Materials and Develop Assignments,"
presentation in computer lab, Business Building Room 3.03.04

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