USG Teaching & Learning Conference: Best Practices for Promoting Engaged Student

Nicole McZeal Walters

What is culture as it relates to teaching and learning? How is building relationships a significant component in developing collaboration within the classroom setting? How do we engage a frontier of teaching and learning where students are encouraged to be direct catalysts and take ownership of their knowledge? What is the power in co-teaching as teachers and students work together to transform pedagogy? This interactive presentation explores the importance of fostering a classroom environment that welcomes developing a sense of community, relationship building and developing critical thinking to engage students. Intended Audience: Junior and senior level faculty, curriculum directors, trainers of trainers, teaching fellows.