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October 9, 2009

“Engaging Teaching” Book Talk Oct. 26

Learn about integrating writing, critical thinking, and active learning PLUS get FREE BOOKS at the Book Talk Event on Monday, Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. in CMU 203. The featured book: “Engaging teaching: The professor’s guide to integrating writing, critical thinking, and active learning in the classroom” by John Bean, Professor of English, Writing Program Director, and Chair of the University Task Force on Teaching and Learning at Seattle University. Click headline for more information.

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September 22, 2009

Sept. 28 Book Talk features “Learner-Centered Teaching” by Maryellen Weimer

As a follow up to Maryellen Weimer’s August Faculty Development kick-off event presentation, three faculty members will share their thinking about ideas contained in her Jossey-Bass publication, “Learner-Centered Teaching: Five Key Changes to Practice” on Monday, Sept. 28 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm in CMU 203. Presenters Mary Dosch, School for Teaching and Learning; Kyja Kristjansson- Nelson, Film Studies; and Steve Bolduc, Economics, have been trying her ideas in their classrooms and will report on their findings. Click link to read more.

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September 10, 2009

Sept. 23 Faculty Development Book Talk: “The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch

(The first 28 faculty to email Steve Grineski, grineski@mnstate.edu, with their campus mailing address and agree to attend the event will receive a free copy of the book.) “A lot of professors give talks titled, “The Last Lecture.” Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them. And while they speak, audiences can’t help but mull the same question: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we know it was our last chance? And so begins Randy Pausch’s National Bestseller “The Last Lecture.” Click the link to read more.

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