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TCC: Spring Conversation #1 on Feb.13--Using Classroom Research to Inform Strength-Based Pedagogy

Please join us on Monday, Feb. 13 from 12 to 12:50pm, when the TCC's Conversations series resumes with "What is Going on Here? Using Classroom Research to Inform Strength-Based Pedagogy." Ben Schermerhorn (Engineering) and Amanda Colosimo (Geology, and interim TCC co-coordinator) are presenting.

Students can struggle in courses for a host of reasons, many of which are out of the faculty member's control. However, when we closely examine our students' work, trends can emerge that provide faculty members with clues about where breakdowns in student thinking occur. We will provide you with two examples, in geology and physics, of how to identify pain points and re-connect student thought to what they already know. Applying a strength-based lens to examining student thinking deepens the opportunities for learning and improves student outcomes.  

**This is a hybrid event, so participants can join in person (in 12-201 on the Brighton campus) or via Zoom. Zoom information is attached, as well as in the Events Calendar listing.**

All MCC faculty and staff are welcome!

This event is designed to meet the following goals of the Teaching and Creativity Center's programming: 

  • Goal 1: Create a culture of critical reflection, continual growth, and collaboration for faculty at all stages of professional growth  
  • Goal 2:  Promote evidence-based, high-impact, innovative course design and teaching strategies that improve student outcomes 

Questions about this event?  Please email Amy Burtner, one of the TCC's faculty leads.

For questions about the TCC, please email Amanda Colosimo or email Terry Shamblin, interim co-coordinators.

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TCC Conversation Zoom Info.pdf

Amy Burtner
Teaching and Creativity Center
02/06/2023