The Science of Learning: Unpacking Teaching and Learning During COVID-19
Learning Objectives:
- Explore principles of learning that directly address common questions and issues that are emerging while teaching during the pandemic
- Discuss with colleagues what strategies are working and what's not
- Explore opportunities to collaborate and support each other
Coverage Responds to Faculty FAQs Regarding:
- Motivation and Engagement
- Effective Methods for Teaching and Learning Remotely
- Strategies for Teaching During the Crisis and Beyond
Sessions Structure:
- Applying Principles of the Learning Sciences to Faculty Questions and Challenges (20 mins)
- Going Deeper with Colleagues (25 mins in breakout sessions)
- Sharing the Learning Across Conversations (15 minute debrief)
Dates:
Wednesday, March 24 from 2-3 p.m.
Thursday, April 29 from 2-3 p.m.
Wednesday, May 12 from 2-3 p.m.
About the presenter:
Dr. Chris Jernstedt is Professor Emeritus of Psychological and Brain Sciences and Founding Director of The Center for Educational Outcomes at Dartmouth College. A consultant researcher on SEPCHE initiatives over the past 11 years, Dr. Jernstedt’s research expertise focuses on all aspects of human learning and the factors that impact learning. His research interests span the learning sciences, quantitative measurement, instructional design theory and evaluation research. Dr. Jernstedt’s work has been covered in The New York Times, Discovery Channel Canada.
This collaborative effort is made possible through the generosity of the Teagle Foundation and its support of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education's (SEPCHE) Integrating Liberal Arts and Business Through Social Impact and Social Entrepreneurship Initiative. Uplifting faculty connection and collaboration as the foundation for integrative learning, our faculty co-designed the following model of effective teaching and collaborative learning--meeting learners where they are and building sustained conversations for reflection and shared learning.