Hitting Pause: Practical Ways to Incorporate Reflective Learning Experiences in Teaching
Start Date
8-14-2019 12:00 AM
Description
The objectives of this presentation are to (1) to demonstrate practical ways to effectively incorporate 'pauses' (reflective learning experiences) into teaching and (2) to highlight the powerful benefits of faculty-based Learning Circles. A Learning Circle is a community of faculty who meet on a regular basis to share ideas for active teaching strategies and discuss research and literature focused on effective pedagogy. The presenters have been participating in a Learning Circle at Utah State University since September 2018. As part of a larger group, they spent several months reading and discussing the book, Hitting Pause, by Dr. Gail Taylor Rice and worked together to understand and effectively implement 'pauses' in a variety of course types, sizes, and formats. Pauses or 'lecture breaks' are an example of an innovative teaching approach that facilitates student-centered learning, deep processing and meaningful reflection, student engagement, and student empowerment. The presenters will discuss some of their favorite 'pauses' and talk about their biggest challenges for application.
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Hitting Pause: Practical Ways to Incorporate Reflective Learning Experiences in Teaching
The objectives of this presentation are to (1) to demonstrate practical ways to effectively incorporate 'pauses' (reflective learning experiences) into teaching and (2) to highlight the powerful benefits of faculty-based Learning Circles. A Learning Circle is a community of faculty who meet on a regular basis to share ideas for active teaching strategies and discuss research and literature focused on effective pedagogy. The presenters have been participating in a Learning Circle at Utah State University since September 2018. As part of a larger group, they spent several months reading and discussing the book, Hitting Pause, by Dr. Gail Taylor Rice and worked together to understand and effectively implement 'pauses' in a variety of course types, sizes, and formats. Pauses or 'lecture breaks' are an example of an innovative teaching approach that facilitates student-centered learning, deep processing and meaningful reflection, student engagement, and student empowerment. The presenters will discuss some of their favorite 'pauses' and talk about their biggest challenges for application.