Workshop I: Teaching and Learning Skills

Participants will have an opportunity to acquire basic knowledge and entry-level skills in presentation and instructional design. Intended for new or entry-level faculty members, this workshop allows participants time to gain knowledge and practice in planning a unit of instruction and planning and delivering a mini-presentation during the workshop. During the follow-up debriefing meetings, participants can share their observations of presentations given during the conference and apply the concepts learned to their evaluations.

Workshop Objectives

  • Identify and discuss issues that prompted participation in the workshop
  • Assess present skill levels with making presentations and designing instruction Describe the basic components of instructional design
  • Plan and present a unit of instruction developed in small-group activities
  • Describe different types of presentation styles that faculty use when teaching
  • Plan, present, and deliver a videotaped mini-lecture
  • Observe and critique what has been learned by attending STFM conference presentations
  • Assess level of confidence in using newly learned skills in the academic environment
  • Develop a workable plan for continuing to enhance your presentation and instructional design skills