Wednesday, October 22, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Part of a series of conversations about updates to the UW Faculty Code* recently approved by the Faculty Senate, this session focuses on the core element of effective teaching known as “alignment.”
This conversation is designed to introduce the core element of alignment and showcase instructors who have aligned their teaching.
Faculty Panelists:
- Kristin Gustafson, Teaching Professor, School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences, Bothell
- Joel Ross, Associate Teaching Professor, Information School, Seattle
This interactive session is designed for members of the UW. You will need a UW NetID to register.
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*UW’s Core elements of effective teaching (Faculty Code Section 24-32)
- Aligned: Effective teaching is intentionally designed and organized to help learners meet learning objectives.
- Inclusive and equitable: Effective teaching considers learners’ experiences and creates opportunities for each learner to thrive.
- Active and engaged: Effective teaching creates opportunities for learners to critically engage ideas and each other.
- Growth-oriented: Effective teaching creates opportunities for learners to learn through practice and provides feedback that helps them grow their knowledge and abilities.
- Relevant: Effective teaching helps learners understand why what they are learning matters and prepares them for future learning and life after the UW.