February’s resource*, Encouraging Participation in Face-to-Face Lectures: The Index Card Technique, is found in Communication Teacher. The article, written by Laura Beth Daws, explains a strategy to increase students’ verbal discussion and participation in the classroom. According to its website, the journal, which is a peer-reviewed publication of the National Communication Association, “publishes original scholarship that …
Month: February 2018
First Year Faculty Thoughts
Heather Finch, Ph.D. Faculty Fellow, Department of English B.S., English, Tuskegee University M.A., English, Auburn University Ph.D., English, Auburn University When I stepped into the college classroom as an instructor of record for the first time over 10 years ago, I could have never anticipated the needs this career path would meet for me as …
Recently at the Teaching Center…
The Elephant in the Classroom: Addressing Sensitive Topics with Skill and Courage For many faculty, leading classroom discussions on sensitive topics is a persistent challenge. Topics like politics, religion, race and ethnicity, sexuality, and healthcare can come up in courses in a multitude of programs and disciplines. How faculty navigate these discussions can greatly impact …
Q & A With Campus Partners
The Q & A with Campus Partners series is designed to connect faculty with personnel and offices on campus in order to better serve Belmont’s students. This installment features Mary Claire Dismukes from the Office of Career & Professional Development. What is your title and how long have you been at Belmont? I am the …