With support from the Pedagogy Committee, the Worthington Center offers workshops designed to help new and established faculty members improve their skills and promote the exchange of ideas about best practices in teaching.
Day-long workshops are generally offered in January and May. Short workshops are scheduled throughout the fall and spring semesters.
Some recent workshop topics include:
- Teaching Naked (with keynote speaker Jose Bowen)
Engaging students in learning outside the classroom to free up classroom time for in-depth learning - What the Tech?
Technology tools available for Marietta College teachers - The Professor's Persona
Brushing up classroom performance through teacher immediacy skills - The $64,000 Question
Using questions effectively to promote learning both inside and outside the classroom - The Developmental Classroom
Enhancing engagement of at-risk students in the college classroom
For a full schedule of workshops and an opportunity to reserve space, visit the Worthington Center's Workshop Sharepoint Page.