Group Consultation Services
To schedule a consultation, please contact LeAne Rutherford at lrutherf @d.umn.edu or 726-6207; Shelley Smith at ssmith3@d.umn.edu or 726-7715, or Jason Ellis at jellis002@d.umn.edu or 726-6355.
An IDS consultant will meet with group or department to facilitate:
- defining an educational mission
- developing coherent curriculum and objectives
- addressing accreditation concerns
- developing appropriate assessments, standards and rubrics
How?
Consultants will meet with your department/group to:- Analyze the existing situation
- Clarify objectives
- Establish parameters for the task
- Identify appropriate assessment strategies for your discipline
- assist in new curriculum and/or teaching assessment
Some of the topics we can address include (but are not limited to):
Course Design & Planning
- setting achievable learning objectives
- constructing a syllabus
- creating an inclusive classroom
Effective Teaching Methods
- employing active learning strategies
- developing & facilitating effective collaborative groups
- building effective presentation skills
Assessment of Student Learning
- monitoring student progress
- writing effective test questions
- employing assessment strategies
- giving effective feedback to students
Classroom Management
- planning a successful first day of class
- motivating your students
- creating an inviting classroom environment
- addressing academic integrity
Integrating Technology into Your Teaching
- enhancing your teaching with technology
- teaching online: distance and distributive education
Documenting Your Teaching
- creating a teaching portfolio
- collecting data and documenting progress
- using classroom observations / focus feedback groups
- interpreting end-of-semester student evaluations
Just-in-Time Teaching Advice
If you find yourself in need of a little last-minute advice about your teaching or just a friendly ear to bounce some ideas around before you run off to class, feel free to give us a call, contact us on Jabber, or send an email. We'll answer you as soon as we can.
LeAne Rutherford |
Shelley Smith |