Teaching Master Classes
DESCRIPTION
Step into the classrooms of Western’s most innovative instructors and observe how they engage their undergraduate students with the course material in creative ways. Following the in-class observation, meet the instructor for a post-class conversation of their teaching strategies. Teaching Master Classes are offered across disciplines in varied classroom settings – large, small, upper year, survey, practical, and theoretical. This is an excellent opportunity to benefit from the experience and insight of our most successful teachers. Participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and get a behind the scenes perspective into class preparation, course design, assessment, lecturing, student engagement and classroom management, among others.
Outcomes
By the end of a Teaching Master Class, participants will be able to:
- identify excellent undergraduate teaching practices
- interact with experienced faculty to discuss pedagogy and approaches to teaching.
What to expect
Participants will observe one undergraduate class and then meet with the faculty member as a group for a one-hour, informal conversation facilitated by an educational developer from the CTL.
2019-20 Series
Description
Step 1: Class Observation: 10:30am – 11:20am
- Engaging students with difficult concepts in large classes can be a challenge... but it's not impossible! Join Dr. Christina Booker and her first year chemistry class as they delve into the topic of buffer solutions. You will observe Dr. Booker's teaching strategies and, along the way, discover why acid rain minimally affects lakes buffered with limestone.
- The observation will take place in the Arts and Humanities Building (AHB), Room 1R40
Step 2: Post Class Discussion: 11:40am – 12:30pm
- Note, the post-class discussion will take place in Weldon Library, Room 120 (inside the Centre for Teaching and Learning).
Please note that space is limited to 12 graduate student/post-doc participants.
Both Steps 1 & 2 must be completed in order to receive a credit towards the Future Prof Component of the Western Certificate in University Teaching and Learning.
Description
Step 1: Class Observation: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
- Join Dr. Beth Hundey and her students in Western's Active Learning Space for a lesson on applying ice cores, tree rings, sediment cores, and more environmental archives to research problems. You will observe Dr. Hundey's strategies for supporting novice researchers in applying the scientific method and choosing relevant tools.
- The observation and post-class discussion will take place in the University Community Centre, Room 66.
Step 2: Post Class Discussion: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Please note that space is limited to 12 graduate student/post-doc participants.
Both Steps 1 & 2 must be completed in order to receive a credit towards the Future Prof Component of the Western Certificate in University Teaching and Learning.
Series Information
Upcoming Sessions
No upcoming sessions are scheduled at present
Audience
Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars
Registration
Registration Instructions
- Login to Western Connect using your Western username and password.
- Go to the Centre for Teaching and Learning section. Select Event Calendar and select the event you wish to register in. Details and a description of the program will appear.
- Select the Register for this Event button. If the event has reached capacity, you may have the option to register on the waitlist.
- You will receive an automated confirmation email to your Western email account.
If you have any questions or problems registering for an event, please consult our help guide or contact ctl@uwo.ca.
Offered
Typically 4-6 classes per year.
Pre-Session requirements
None
Applies to following certificates
Western Certificate in University Teaching and Learning
Note: Attending a Master Class and the follow-up meeting with the professor may count as one credit towards the Future Prof Series (FPS) component of the Certificate
2019-20 Series
Dr. Thomas Telfer: Law
Oct 30, 2019
Dr. Tara Mantler: The Aging Mind
Nov 20, 2019
Dr. Christina Booker: Chemistry
Mar 2, 2020
Dr. Beth Hundey: Geography
Mar 11, 2020
2018-19 Series
Dr. Nicole Campbell: Selected Topics in Medical Sciences (MEDSCI 4930)
Nov 5, 2018
Dr. David Brock and Dr. Rob Cockcroft: Science in the Community (INTEGSCI 3002)
Nov 22, 2018
Dr. Kate Helsen: Music from the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque periods (MUSIC 1750)
Mar 4, 2019
Dr. Michael Buzzelli: Housing in North American cities from an historical perspective (GEOG 3463)
Mar 5, 2019
