Career Planning and Development Workshop
August 20, 2009
8:30am-4:30pm
301 Engineering Hall
Tim Anderson, Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Programs & Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of Florida.

We will cover:

• Establishing a Research Program.
• Managing Research.
• Understanding the University Environment.
• Balancing Your Life & Managing Your Time.
• Developing as a Professional.
• Preparing for Promotion & Tenure.
• Managing Graduate Students.

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Principles of Instruction: Teaching So Students Really Learn
August 21, 2009
8:30-4:30
312 Engineering Hall
Academy for Excellence in Engineering Education & Center for Teaching Excellence

We will cover:

• Planning and Designing Your Course.
• Constructing learning objectives that are appropriate, student-centered, and measurable.
• Using learning objectives in ways that facilitate student learning.
• Adapting instruction to allow for a variety of student learning styles.
• Designing instruction that is inclusive and appreciates diversity.
• Designing an effective syllabus and daily lesson plans.
• Active and Cooperative Learning.
• Fostering teamwork, team building, and communication skills.
• Involving students actively in the learning process. Using participative instructional strategies.

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