Teaching and learning took center stage during a mini-conference hosted by the Instructional Development Centeron Monday, Jan. 9. Faculty representing every college and a diverse cross-section of departments came together to share insights, experiences and best practices related to classroom instruction and student learning.
Kicking off the event were keynotes by veteran educators Sondra Gordy, professor of history; and Paul Krause, a professor of chemistry. The luncheon, held in the Presidential Dining Room, was sponsored by the Hunt-Farris Faculty Development Fund through the UCA Foundation.
Primed for an afternoon of learning and sharing, participants were then treated to a medley of timely topics ranging from the classroom learning climate to instructional technology tools and Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.
Patty Phelps, IDC Director, was pleased with the event. She expressed appreciation to those who presented sessions as well as all who attended the mini-conference.
“For much less than it would cost one faculty member to attend a conference, we were able to provide a half-day professional development experience for over 40 faculty,” Phelps said.