Learner-Centered Teaching I & II

From: Center for Faculty Innovation (CFI)

Learner-Centered Teaching I (with national author and speaker)

What is learner-centered teaching? If you decide to use learner-centered teaching, how do you manage attendance, assignments, tests, papers, lecturing, group work, content and grades? How do learner-centered instructors balance the learning needs of today's college students with the content and skill demands of degree and professional programs? These questions will be the focus of this introduction to learner-centered teaching.

Register now for this motivating session! This session is a repeat performance of a popular CFI workshop from Fall 2007. http://www.jmu.edu/cfi/maysymposium/learnercentered.html

Details:
Date: Friday May 9, 2008
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 (Includes breakfast served from 8-9 in Taylor 405)
Location: Taylor 306

Facilitator:
Maryellen Weimer, Ph.D, National Expert on Learner-Center Teaching

Learner-Centered Teaching II

Now it is time to roll up your sleeves and start creating resources and strategies to help make your course more learner-centered. Bring a copy of your course syllabus, a pencil and lots of energy. Maryellen will facilitate this lunchtime session with the help of JMU faculty who have utilized learner-centered strategies in their classes.

Register now for this hands-on work session! http://www.jmu.edu/cfi/maysymposium/learnercentered.html

Details:
Date: Friday May 9, 2008
Time: 11:00 - 2:30 (Yes, we are going to work during lunch! But no worries, lunch will be available in Taylor 405 from 12-1)
Location: Taylor 306

Facilitators:
Maryellen Weimer, Ph.D, National Expert on Learner-Center Teaching
JMU Faculty

These events are part of the annual JMU May Symposium, a collection of diverse professional development activities during the week after graduation. Check out the JMU! ! ! May Symposium Website for more information. (http://www.jmu.edu/cfi/maysymposium/)