TLC Bi-Weekly Newsletter for Tuesday, November 8th, 2022
Greetings, K-Staters!
We are now in the twelfth week of the Fall 2022 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 Robbie Bear, whose teaching philosophy is as follows. “My teaching pedagogy is a systems approach to learning Science. I give the students a reason why they should learn the concept. I give the students the resources (readings, lectures, learning experiences, and multimedia tools) to learn the concept. Interspersed in the process, the students receive feedback on their learning of the concept, and the feedback students receive about their learning is the most crucial component of the process. However, enthusiasm, engagement, and empathy go a long way in making sure students stay engaged in the process.”
Click here to see a video of Robbie discussing his teaching.
Programs & Events
We look forward to another semester of our Professional Development (PD) Series, and, again, these events will occur on Wednesdays at 12 noon via Zoom. All events are free, and no registration is required. Our schedule is available on the Upcoming Events page of our website, and we post reminders on our social media: Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. We hope to see you there.
- Supporting First-Generation Students: On Wednesday, November 9th, Rebeca Paz, Jodi Kaus, & Han Na Lim will lead a Need-To-Know event entitled, "Narratives from First-generation Students on their Challenges in College: Exploring Teaching and Learning Implications." Click here to view the promotional video.
- Undergraduate Research: On Wednesday, November 16th, Cassandra Jones will lead a professional development event on undergraduate research.
- Reflection: On Wednesday, November 30th, Suzanne Porath will lead a professional development event on reflecting on our teaching.
Also, 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.
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 toward the end of the semester:
- Taking Care of the Sage (8:11)
- Five Things to Do During the Grumpy Time of the Semester (7:35)
- Managing End of the Semester Chaos (7:39)
Our two most recent releases are also provided below:
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,