2000 August Teaching Workshop - Faculty Program

9:00-9:20 Welcome to Teaching at U.Va.
Penny Rue, Dean of Students

9:30-10:10 Teaching the First Days of Class
Marva Barnett, Director, Teaching Resource Center (French)
How we teach the first days of class affects the entire course. Share your hints for successful beginnings, meet faculty from other departments and schools, and receive useful University resource information.

10:15-11:45 The Joy of Classroom Lecturing
Denny Proffitt, Professor (Psychology)
The presenter will discuss approaches and techniques that he has found successful in his classroom lectures.  The presentation will be a mix of his speaking about what works for him and why, combined with questions and discussion with participants.

11:45-11:55 Break with refreshments

12:00-1:30 Facilitating Classroom Discussions
Michael Smith, Associate Professor (Government and Foreign Affairs)
This session will focus on practical advice about how to maximize both student participation and students' assimilation of the material covered.

8:15-8:40  Check-In or  Registration and Refreshments

9:00-9:20 Welcome toTeaching at U.Va. 
John T. Casteen III, President

9:30-11:00 Making It Work for Everyone: How to Teach All Your Students Effectively
Ishmail Conway, Associate Director, Upward Bound (Drama)
Marva Barnett, Director, Teaching Resource Center (French)
As one experienced U.Va. instructor has said about our diverse student population, "Sensitivity isn't enough; you need strategies." This workshop offers useful strategies for teaching the variety of students we meet, encourages sharing of successful techniques, and gives participants a chance to see something of what students experience their first year at U.Va.

11:00-11:10 Break with refreshments

11:15-12:30 Making Your Presentations Count
Judith Reagan, Associate Director, Teaching Resource Center (Drama)
Do you give lectures . . . deliver papers . . . conduct meetings . . . present reports? Participate in exercises geared to reduce stage fright, increase concentration, and center and strengthen your voice.

12:30-1:30 Teaching Large Classes
Bill McAllister, Faculty Consultant, Teaching Resource Center (History)
Students often complain about the impersonal aspects of large classes. Consider methods for enhancing student involvement and interest in larger courses as well as strategies for managing teaching assistants.