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Fall 2007

September Events

Strategies for Incorporating and Enhancing Active Learning in the Classroom

Date: Thursday, September 6
Time: 11:00 A.M.
Location:  Room 204, ZSR Library (the electronic classroom)
Host: Dee Oseroff-Varnell (Communication)

Do you ever get the feeling that your students think you're somewhat odd for getting excited about your course material?  Is it possible to engage our students so that they think about the course content past the final exam?   It's time to rethink the time-old techniques of lecturing, question and answer, and testing and to implement some new learning strategies in the classroom.  This workshop will focus on strategies and suggestions for jump-starting the classroom with active learning techniques.  Come with your ideas for engaging your students in the course content for this lunchtime discussion.  We extend a special invitation to our new faculty.

Mentors and Mentees

Date: Wednesday, September 19
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Location: Autumn Room, Reynolda Hall

Hosts: Margaret Bender (Anthropology), Wayne Pratt (Psychology)

Mentoring is often thought of as a partnership because there are obligations, implicit or otherwise, that each individual accepts. What obligations might you take on as either mentor or mentee? What challenges might arise for you in relation to these obligations? How can you partner with someone to meet your obligations to him or her?  Our panelists will discuss how this relationship can lead to exceptional professional insight and growth for both mentor and mentee, and will encourage your comments and questions.  Light refreshments will be offered.

Does Class Size Matter?

Date: Monday, September 24
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Location:  Room 204, ZSR Library (the electronic classroom)
Hosts: Angela King (Chemistry), Ralph Tower (Calloway), and Robert Ulery (Classical Languages)

This session explores the issues of whether there is a substantial trade-off between class size and student learning.  The discussion will focus on what, if any, impact class size has on student academic performance, student attitudes toward the class and subject matter, and student evaluations of faculty.  Our panel will encourage discussion, questions, and concerns.  We extend a special invitation to our new faculty to attend!  Light refreshments will be offered.

October Events

Responding To Students' Writing: When Less Is More

Date: Tuesday, October 9
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Location: Room 204, ZSR Library (the electronic classroom)
Host: Tom McGohey (Director, WFU Writing Center)

For most of us, grading and commenting on students' papers can be a time consuming chore. Yet research shows that a lot of our painstaking comments are counterproductive! Come find out how fewer, briefer comments on papers can help students learn better.  Your comments, concerns, and questions are encouraged and welcomed.

Demystifying ADHD and Learning Disabilities

Date: Tuesday, October 16
Time: 12:00 P.M.
Location: TLC, Room 330, ZSR Library
Hosts: Van Westervelt, Michael Shuman ( Learning Assistance Center) 

The session will explore such issues as why we need to discuss ADHD and learning disabilities, how ADHD and LD are diagnosed, when are academic accommodations justified, how can we identify students with potential learning issues, and why faculty should become involved.  Topics will range from diagnosis to accommodation, including recommendations. We extend a special invitation to new faculty to attend our events. 

Please RSVP to snyderdw@wfu.edu or x4587 by Wednesday, October 10, if you would like a boxed lunch provided by the TLC, and be sure to specify your lunch choice of a chicken salad, roast beef and cheddar, or vegetarian sandwich, or of a fruit plate. Drop-ins are welcome.

 

Peer Review of Teaching

Date: Wednesday, October 24
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Location: Benson 344F
Hosts: Sharon Andrews (Theatre), Sally Barbour (Romance Languages), Jeff Lerner (History, TLC), Gordon McCray (Calloway)

How do we undertake a systematic review of a colleague's teaching? How do we assess teaching excellence? What are the criteria we use? Faculty peer review of teaching entails the collaboration of colleagues who assist one another in developing, improving, and transforming approaches and course content through an evaluation of teaching activities. The panelists will discuss a set of strategies that departments, Schools, and programs can use in developing their own faculty peer review document based on their culture and local issues. 

Please RSVP to snyderdw@wfu.edu or x4587 by Friday, October 19.  Light refreshments will be available.  Drop-ins are welcome.

THE NEW CURRICULUM

The New Curriculum

Date: Tuesday, October 30
Time: 3:00 P.M.
Location: Benson 410
Hosts:  Dilip Kondepudi (Chemistry), Win-Chiat Lee (Philosophy), Barry Maine (English), Meg Zulick (Communication)

Come join us for a round-table discussion about the new curriculum.  Four faculty will share their insights and lead a lively discussion about the changes made to the curriculum.  The session will afford us an opportunity to reflect on what has taken place this first semester of its implementation and on what the future holds. 

Please RSVP to snyderdw@wfu.edu or x4587 by Thursday, October 25.  Light refreshments will be available.  Drop-ins are welcome.

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November events

"Meet and Greet" Reception Sponsored by the TLC

Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Time: 2:00-4:00 P.M.
Location: Johnson Room, ZSR Library

Faculty and Administrators are cordially invited to our "Meet and Greet" reception. We hope you will join your Wake Forest colleagues for an informal pre-holiday gathering. Enjoy an assortment of delicious hors d’oeuvres and wines, meet new faculty members—our special guests for the event—and greet old friends. Please feel free to arrive and depart as your schedule dictates. No RSVP required. By invitation only, open to Wake Forest faculty and administrators.