TLC Bi-Weekly Newsletter for Tuesday, January 31st, 2023
Welcome back, K-Staters!
We are now in the third week of the Spring 2023 semester, and the Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) would like to remind you of our commitment to support your efforts in teaching, mentoring, and advising. We are excited to announce the various priorities, events, and resources that are designed to advance teaching and learning at K-State. This video explains what the TLC can do for you.
TLC Highlighted Teacher
Our highlighted teacher this week is Ashley Hartman, a graduate student in the Animal Sciences and Industry Department. Her teaching philosophy is as follows: “Nothing is more rewarding than watching students light up when learning a new concepts. Providing students with relevant perspectives about farm animal reproduction, and hands on learning opportunities brings the classroom to life. Reproduction plays a role in each student's life, and I thrive on watching my students make those connections. I want my students to enjoy the topics we talk about daily as much as I do, and I find by bringing that enthusiasm to the classroom they meet me equally with their own excitement. There is no better job than sharing my passion with students and helping them grow and develop the skills to succeed in their futures.”
Click here to view a video of Ashley describing her teaching philosophy.
Programs & Events
The Professional Development (PD) Series will occur on Wednesdays at 12 noon via Zoom. All events are free, and no registration is required. The schedule is periodically updated on the Upcoming Events page of our website and on our social media: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. We hope to see you there.
- On Wednesday, February 1st, we will host our first Teaching CHAT of the semester. We welcome all attendees – including those who have questions and those who prefer listening. We hope you will join us!
- On Wednesday, February 8th, Cassandra Jones will lead an event on undergraduate research.
If you are interested in earning a PD Certificate or in becoming a TLC Fellow for this academic year, check out the requirements on our website.
Did you attend the Inclusive Teaching Book Club during the Fall 2022? Join us for an Inclusive Teaching Happy Hour at 3:30 on Friday, February 3rd at Union Station at JPs to chat about how you used what you learned last semester. Snacks and soft drinks provided.
Engage the Sage Videos to Support Excellent Teaching
We would like to remind you of several video resources as part of Dr. Don Saucier’s YouTube channel, Engage the Sage, that are particularly relevant at the beginning of the semester:
- Are You in Teaching Shape? (7:49)
- Teaching Tweaks for a New Semester (6:40)
- Nurturing Student Voices Early- Even in Large Classes (4:16)
- It's On the Syllabus (8:07)
Thank You & Encouragement
As a K-State community, we continue to offer grace and compassion to one another during these challenging times. We are grateful for your continued support of your students and colleagues and hope you take advantage of the resources available to you at K-State, including us, throughout the upcoming semester. Thank you for all you do for your colleagues and our students. And thank you for advancing K-State’s teaching and learning mission with energy and optimism.
Sincerely,