2003 August Teaching Workshop - Faculty Program

Especially for faculty members new to teaching and experienced faculty new to U.Va.; all who teach are invited.

Wednesday, August 20, 2003.

8:15-8:55 Registration and Refreshments. Old Cabell Hall lobby

9:00-9:20 Welcome. Old Cabell Auditorium
President John T. Casteen III

9:30-10:30 Teaching the First Days of Class.
Marva Barnett, TRC Director (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.

10:45-11:45 Developing and Presenting Effective Lecture Courses.
Dennis Proffitt, Professor (Psychology)
The presenter will consider several aspects of preparing and presenting effective lectures.

11:45-11:55 Break with refreshments. Old Cabell Hall lobby

12:00-1:30 Facilitating Classroom Discussions
Jahan Ramazani, Professor (English)
A "working lunch" session that will focus on practical advice about how to maximize both student participation and students' assimilation of the material covered.

Thursday, August 21, 2003

8:15-8:55 Registration and Refreshments. Old Cabell Hall lobby

9:00-9:20 Teaching at U.Va. Old Cabell Auditorium
Penny Rue, Dean of Students

9:30-11:00 Making It Work for Everyone: How to Teach All Your Students Effectively.
Marva Barnett, TRC Director (French)
Ishmail Conway, Assistant Professor (Education)
As a skilled U.Va. teacher 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, TRC Associate Director (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.

12:40-1:30 Just the FAQs.
Judith Reagan, TRC Associate Director (Drama)
Bill McAllister, TRC Faculty Consultant (History)
John Alexander, Manager, Instructional Technology Group
A "working lunch" Q & A session in which faculty new to U.Va. can get answers for any questions on their minds.