Full course description
Term: Spring 2025
Dates & Times: The course will meet 6 times throughout the Spring semester, see description for full schedule
Location: Online Only
Instructors: Jodie Brinkmann & Hannah Harris
Presented By: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)
Description:
"How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching
Join faculty across Virginia Tech’s campuses as we explore and discuss common teaching and learning challenges in a variety of contexts. Led by Virginia Tech faculty, Jodie Brinkmann, participants will discuss the process for practically incorporating the latest research into their teaching; explore effective, engaging, and relevant strategies for addressing teaching and learning challenges; and have opportunities to apply strategies this semester.
All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom and instructions for obtaining a free e-version of the book will be communicated following registration.
Meeting Schedule
January 29, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. – Introductory Meeting
February 12, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Facilitator led group discussion of chapters 1 and 2
February 26, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Facilitator led group discussion of chapters 3 and 4
March 19, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Facilitator led group discussion of chapters 5 and 6
April 16, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Facilitator led group discussion of chapters 7 and 8
May 7, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Wrap-up discussion"