BeachViews II: Techniques for Managing In- Class Activities With Dr. Stacy Young, CLA Faculty Development Fellow Agenda: Introductions Explanations of Activity Types Suggestions for Success 7 take home tips Questions and Conversation
Introductions Welcome About you About me Instructional background Scholarly area of expertise Teaching philosophy Today’s game plan
Types of in-class activities Student led discussions Graded vs. ungraded Think-Pair-Share or Write-Pair-Share With or without advance notice Case studies Interviews or observations (fish bowls)
Types of in-class activities Debates Assigned vs. self-selected sides Role Plays Interactive demonstrations Jigsaw
Suggestions 1)Explain the activity *before* breaking into dyads/teams 2) Have a re-group strategy ahead of time 3) Use group composition purposefully Assigned vs. self-selected groups Consistent vs. varied groups
Suggestions 4) Float around the room 5) Be sure to debrief on both: Content Purpose → “Interact for Impact” 6) Do regular “temperature checks” to see what’s working 7) Have fun; positively reinforce their efforts!
Questions And Conversation