"For an activity to be designated
as scholarship, it should manifest at least three characteristics: it
should be public, susceptible to critical review and evaluation, and
accessible for exchange and use by other members of one's scholarly
community"
Lee
Schulman,
President of
the
Carnegie
Foundation
Accepting applications for $3,000 fellowships to support the scholarship of teaching and learning on campus. Full-time faculty members, departments and interdisciplinary groups are all encouraged to apply by downloading a short application form. Or for more information, contact John Draeger.
Upcoming Events
An Open Discussion about Teaching General Education Courses
Many faculty find teaching general education courses to be especially challenging. Students may lack the disciplinary knowledge necessary to meaningfully engage in course content and may resist investing too much energy in a course they are hoping to “get out of the way.” While “watering down” course content is unsatisfying for all concerned, it isn’t always clear what a professor is to do. Moreover, students may appear to be uninterested in connecting or applying the course content to other disciplines (which is arguably one of the aims of general education). Come have a light breakfast (or lunch) to explore the complexities of teaching general education courses. Facilitated by John Draeger, Lisa Hunter, and Sue McMillen. ( Attend any one of the four discussions: Thursday, February 2, 8:00 – 9:30, BUTL 181B; Friday, February 3, 9:00 – 10:30, BUTL 208; Wednesday, February 8, 12:00 – 1:30, BUTL 181B; or, Thursday, February 9, 12:15 – 1:30, BUTL 181B.)
To attend on Thursday, February 2, 8:00 – 9:30, register at: http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2729
To attend on Friday, February 3, 9:00 – 10:30, register at: http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2730
To attend on Wednesday, February 8, 12:00 – 1:30, register at: http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2731
To attend on Thursday, February 9, 12:15 – 1:30, register at: http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2732
Using the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning to Think Through Challenges in Teaching General Education Courses
Many faculty find teaching general education courses to be especially challenging. Students may lack the disciplinary knowledge necessary to meaningfully engage in course content and may resist investing too much energy in a course they are hoping to “get out of the way.” While “watering down” course content is unsatisfying for all concerned, it isn’t always clear what a professor is to do. Moreover, students may appear to be uninterested in connecting or applying the course content to other disciplines (which is arguably one of the aims of general education). Come have breakfast to explore how the scholarship of teaching and learning might address some of the complexities in teaching general education courses. Facilitated by John Draeger. (Monday, March 5, 8:30 – 10:00, BUTL 181B)
Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2752
Collaborating Across the Disciplines
Would you like to find others who are interested in interdisciplinary teaching and/or research? Join us for the opportunity to make interdisciplinary contacts. The format of this event is modeled after speed dating and offers the chance to meet and interact with faculty who would like to expand their interdisciplinary horizons. Facilitated by Sue McMillen. (Wednesday, March 7, 3:00 – 4:30, BUTL 181B)
Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2736
Teaching Non-Majors in General Education Courses
Teaching non-majors in general education courses can be challenging. This interactive workshop will help instructors identify the most common obstacles faced in their general education class and design strategies to address these obstacles. Full-time and part-time faculty who are currently or will be teaching a general education course in any instructional mode are welcome. Presented by Lisa Hunter. (Thursday, March 8, 12:15 – 1:30, BUTL 181B)
Register at http://bscintra.buffalostate.edu/registration/classdetails.asp?class=2738
Campus Wide Research --- "The Anatomy of Academic Challenge/Rigor"
Upon reviewing the results from the 2006 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE survey), Buffalo State made improving the level of academic rigor a cornerstone of its new five-year plan. In 2009, a cross-disciplinary research group associated with the Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) began studying the theoretical nature and structure of academic rigor/challenge. The group conducted a literature review, held breakfast meetings, focus groups interviews, a campus wide survey, and a series of workshops. Questions about this project should be directed to John Draeger.
For More
Information about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning at Buffalo State Contact
Dr. John Draeger
Associate Professor of
Philosophy
SW 510 | 1300 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, New York
14222
(716) 878-3093
draegejd@buffalostate.edu
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