2004-05 Madison Teaching Fellows

2004-05 Madison Teaching Fellows
Effective Teaching in Large Classes

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From right to left: Carol Hurney (Biology, Advisor), Mark Mattson (Physics), Rachel Smetanka (Biology), Kevin Apple (Psychology), Michael Smilowitz (Communication Studies), Ron Cereola (Hospitality and Tourism Management), and Charles Harris (Psychology)

Goals

During the 2004-05 academic year, six fellows were selected to engage in conversations about effective teaching strategies for large classes (75+ students). This group met once per month with the following goals:
• Develop on-line resources for JMU faculty who teach large classes
• Help perform mid-semester evaluations in various large courses across campus
• Open their classrooms for observations
• Organize a spring workshop on teaching large classes
• Prepare pedagogical publication highlighting effective teaching strategies for large courses and successful aspects of the teaching community

Benefits

Madison Teaching Fellows were awarded a stipend ($250), monthly luncheons, teaching-related literature, and the opportunity to share ideas, improve their courses, and interact with a diverse group of colleagues.

 

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