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| In this new bi-weekly column, “Caught in the Act,” Denison faculty share neat techniques their humble colleagues use in their classes. This week, Lori Kumler and Hoda Yousef caught Cheryl McFarren in the act of some great teaching!
As a professor of theater, it’s crucial for Cheryl’s students to be fully present- both mind and body. |
Caught in the Act
At Denison, we are privileged to have an array of exceptional educators, each bringing creativity and passion into their classrooms. Yet, our faculty often downplay their innovative teaching methods, echoing sentiments like, “Oh, that’s not such a big deal,” or as one colleague humbly put it, “I’m as ordinary as dishwater.” To celebrate and share these creative endeavors, we’re introducing a new column this semester: “Caught in the Act.” This space is dedicated to showcasing the innovative teaching practices happening right under our noses. If you know a colleague who’s doing something extraordinary, let us know!
Teaching: Blue Books
Caught in the Act is a new bi-weekly column where Denison faculty share something cool that their humble colleague does with their classes. This week, Andrea Lourie, by way of May Mei, caught Matt Jungers in the act of a cool teaching practice.
Beyond the formal assessments, Matt has implemented a more informal method to monitor his students’ progress and well-being: the use of Blue Books.
Teaching: Being Human Together
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| During the Spring 2020 semester, I audited Ali Miller’s Intro to Stats course. She kicked off the first day with an activity she called “Being Human Together.” She introduced herself through a series of fun facts and then invited her students to do the same through an in-class survey. One of the questions asked for their “favorite musical artist.” |