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The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) was established with a generous gift from Norman (Class of ‘48) and Lenore Asher. CETL promotes the Learn Through Inquiry signature of Clark University. |
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Upcoming Events
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Articulating Course Objectives Using IDEA Student Ratings
of Instruction
Wine and Cheese Facilitated Workshop
Wednesday August 27, 3:30 – 5:00 pm
Location: Lurie Conference Room
Faculty who have volunteered to participate in the IDEA student
ratings pilot test in 08-09 (and others who are interested) are
invited to attend one of two preparation sessions for IDEA (SIR-II
does not require special training). In IDEA, students rate the
extent to which they have made progress on each of several course
objectives that the instructor has identified as important. Because
course objectives dictate teaching strategies and grading, effective
use of this system depends on instructors clearly articulating and
communicating objectives for their courses before the course starts.
This session will include a brief description of how the IDEA system
works; discussion of the general objectives on the IDEA form; and a
work session in which faculty write objectives for their own
courses. If you have a draft syllabus for the fall semester course
in which you will pilot IDEA, please bring that to the workshop.
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| Academic Advisors Workshop Friday,
August 22, 9 am-12 pm
Location: Lurie Conference Room
At this workshop, led by Kevin McKenna and Judy Miller, we’ll use
case study discussions to examine advisors’ responsibilities, review
academic policies and procedures, and discuss the various academic
and personal supports available to students. The workshop will be
particularly helpful for new advisors or faculty who have not
advised new students recently. A continental breakfast will be
available at 9:00 a.m. If you plan to attend the Academic
Orientation Book Discussion Lunch (see below), please register for
it separately.
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Academic Orientation Book
Discussion Lunch
Friday, August 22, 12 pm-1:30 pm
Location: Lurie Conference Room
This event will be a continuation of the advisors' workshop, but
please register for it separately. Here is your opportunity to get a
preview of the comments of the panelists who will be speaking at
Academic Orientation (which will take place on Friday, August 29,
from 2:45 to 4:00 PM) on the summer reading book, The Travels of a
T-Shirt in the Global Economy. Although there will be no small group
discussions this year, advisors of first year students are asked to
accompany their advisees to the panel sessions. At this session, we
will discuss how panelists can engage students in the large group
discussion sessions on Aug. 29, and how advisors and first year
seminar instructors might productively engage with the book with
their students in other venues. |
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Announcements |
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New Publication Opportunity!
Currents in Teaching and Learning is a new online
journal seeking submissions from faculty and graduate
students for its Fall 2008 inaugural issue.
The Certificate in College Teaching Program
was recently featured in an article in the
Teaching Professor Newsletter.
Are you a senior interested in pursuing a PhD?
Check the funding opportunities provided by
the
Graduate Research Fellowship
of the National Science
Foundation.
Attention juniors and seniors! Would you
like graduate schools to know about the research you've done
at Clark? Sign up for the
Registry of
Undergraduate Researchers. By being part of this
database, your information will be made available to
graduate schools and you could get invitations to apply or
to visit campuses and labs.
Attention Undergraduates! Have you recently had original
research published in an academic journal? The
Council on Undergraduate Research is looking for you. |
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Tips for Professional Development |
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CETL is located on the third floor of the Corner House at the corner of Charlotte and Woodland Streets. |
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