"I
found that the issues that were discussed in FastStart were absolutely
on track, and enhanced my teaching ability virtually immediately."
FastStart 2008-2009
Welcome
Reception for New Faculty & families
August 20, 2008
5-7pm
location TBA
Principles
of Instruction: Teaching So Students Really Learn
August 21, 2008
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
Career
Planning and Development Workshop
August 22, 2008
312
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
"The
FastStart program was really very beneficial for my teaching and also
the organization of my research group."
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