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Faculty Seminar on Learning & Teaching Excellence
Overview
In this Seminar, faculty will discuss various approaches which could improve student learning and teaching practices; use their experiences to demonstrate and/or analyze issues relevant to teaching and learning; reflect on their teaching practices vis-�-vis topics presented; and develop teaching materials based on Seminar sessions. The Seminar sessions will be interactive, facilitated in an atmosphere of collegiality.
Objectives
In this seminar, faculty will
1- Develop, state, and refine course objectives (learning outcomes. Goals, �);
2- Develop course syllabi;
3- Discuss and analyze different teaching methods to improve student learning;
4- Develop an understanding of student assessment;
5- Have a forum to discuss teaching excellence with colleagues.
Conduct of Seminar
The Seminar will meet once a week for eight weeks in a collaborative learning environment. Each segment will be facilitated by discussion leaders from among our colleagues and will be attended by participants from different disciplines to provide a diversified base for discussion of Seminar topics. Participants will review readings that will provide theory and "expert" advice; they will also share their own ideas and experiences with their colleagues, design various instructional activities and develop their strategies for assessing learning. Using discussion, interaction, hands-on activities, and group presentations, the Seminar will build on what faculty members know as well as on an array of approaches that will serve current needs and future developments. The atmosphere is collegial and intended to encourage open exchange among AUB Faculty about approaches to teaching so that we can benefit from each others' experiences.
Resources
� McKeachie, W. J. (1999). McKeachie�s teaching tips: Strategies, research, and theory for college and university teachers (10 th ed). Boston: Houghton Mufflin Company.
� Emerson, D. M., Johnson, R. N., Milner, S. & Plank, K.M. (1997). The Penn Sate Teacher II: Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn. University Park, PA: Penn State University Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching.
� Other materials will be available in due time.
Seminar outline
Week 1 - March 12, 2003
Introduction
� Institutional profile
� Our students' characteristics
� Basis of effective college teaching to improve student learning
Facilitators: Provost P. Heath & Prof. W. Nasr
Week 2 � March 19, 2003
Identifying and stating objectives and preparing course syllabi
Facilitators: Prof. I. Nuwayhid, FHS & Prof. R. Afifi-Soweid, FHS
Weeks 3, 4, 5, & 6
Teaching to improve student learning
Week 3 � March 26, 2003
Teacher-oriented methods I (lecture, handling large classes)
Facilitators: Prof. A. BouZeineddine, FAS & Prof. M. Tabbal, FAS
Week 4, April 2, 2003
Teacher-oriented methods II (discussions, demonstrations, lab experiences)
Prof. N. Ghaddar, FEA
Prof. A. Smaili, FEA
Week 5, April 9, 2003
Student-oriented methods I (active and collaborative activities)
Facilitators: Prof. S. BouJaoude, FAS & Ms. L. Khauli Hanna, School of Business
Week 6, April 16, 2003
Student-oriented methods II (case studies, problem-solving, project management, student presentations/seminars).
Facilitators: Prof. F. Saleh, Faculty of Medicine
Prof. H. Abdallah, School of Business
Week 7 & 8
Measuring and evaluating teaching and learning
Week 7, April 30, 2003
Evaluating student learning:
� Student assessment
� Course grading
Facilitators: Prof. K. El-Hassan, FAS
Prof. M. Jurdak, FAS
Week 8, May 7
Using portfolios for student assessment
Facilitators: Prof. M. Henningsen, FAS
Prof. J. Iwen, FAS
Week 9, May 14
Wrap-up session and evaluation; dinner hosted by Provost and Associate Provost
Facilitators: Provost P. Heath
Prof. W. Nasr
Prof. S. BouJaoude
Prof. A. BouZeineddine |