The award-winning Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning offers professional development programs that hundreds of teachers from all disciplines have attended. These courses are based on proven results that transform the classroom.
CATs are quick, anonymous, ungraded feedback tools that help to gather information on learning.
These tools can address such issues as barriers to learning, processes of learning, attitudes about learning, and gathering background knowledge. This seminar will engage participants in practical teaching strategies designed to model the use of active learning in the classroom. Participants will learn the major characteristics associated with active learning, why active learning is important, and how to overcome obstacles or barriers that may prevent teachers from employing active learning strategies. B-213 Materials and lunch provided by Parkland s Center for Excellence.