We have discussed everything from alternatives to the existing A-F grading policy to nurturing and developing responsibility in our students. These monthly sessions run approximately one hour. LES helps you find faculty members who share your educational interests. We organize and initiate meetings and provide limited financial support for reading materials, training, and assessment. Current interest groups include gender perspectives in the classroom, spirituality, and integrating technology and service learning into the classroom.
Members decide their own schedule, but usually, groups meet once a month for about an hour.
LES assists in developing multi-section courses that serve departmental as well as student needs, and helps departments look at their overall curriculum. Tutor and peer teacher training. LES helps departments design an effective training program for individuals responsible for supervising tutors or peer teachers. Evaluation and support of effective teaching. One of the most challenging tasks faculty face is evaluating the teaching performance of members of the department, especially those scheduled for review.