Associated Colleges of the South
In small groups facilitated by faculty from across the ACS, participants receive feedback on their classroom instructional strategies through a process called microteaching. Microteaching provides detailed and actionable feedback about learner experiences. In addition, plenary sessions cover a variety of current teaching and learning topics and provide opportunities to problem solve in collaboration with others.
ADVENTURES IN TRIAGE: PANDEMIC LESSONS FOR ROBUST AND FLEXIBLE COURSE DESIGN IN THE NATURAL SCIENCES (AND BEYOND)
The pandemic forced us to radically rethink our approach to course design. In this workshop, we will discuss models of flexible course design and assessment strategies.
NATURE THERAPY: TENDING TO EDUCATORS' WELL-BEING
The COVID-19 pandemic and abrupt transition to online teaching and learning exacerbated existing stressors in the professoriate. This interactive workshop will explore the benefits of time in nature and evidenced-based practices that support mental health and well-being that educators can incorporate in their professional and personal practice.