| Date, Time & Room | Workshop Topic | Description |
| Wed.Jan 28, 2009
1:00 p.m. -3:00 p.m. L-349 |
Service Learning101:
Education in Action Presented by CETL & The Service Learning Faculty Lunch will be served |
Faculty development workshop to support QCC-ExCEL, Queensborough's service-learning initiative
For information about Service Learning, please visit The National Service Learning Clearinghouse http://www.servicelearning.org/ |
| Wed. Feb 11, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. LB 14 |
HOPE:
A Film Series hosted by CETL & Inclusive Excellence Committee & The Alpha Gamma Sigma Club Facilitators: Prof. Amy Traver, Social Sciences Dr. Arthur Flug, Holocaust Resource Ctr Refreshments will be provided |
Freedom Writers (2007) [123 min]
Director: Richard LaGravenese) Dropped into the free-fire zone of a school torn by violence and racial tension, the young English teacher Erin Gruwell battles an uncaring system in a fight to make the classroom matter in her students lives. Gruwell inspires her class of at-risk students to learn tolerance, apply themselves, and reclaim their shattered lives. Based on a real life story. |
| Wed. Feb 18, 2009
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. H 349 |
“Making Excellence Inclusive”
Presenter will share AAC &U's Perspective on Service Learning & Inclusive Excellence CETL and Affirmative Action Lunch will be served |
As a strategic initiative at CUNY & QCC, the goal of Inclusive Excellence is to "create a systematic presence of diversity at the core" of the institution.
The session will explore the possibilities of publication surrounding the topics related to Service Learning and Inclusive Excellence. Attend this session to learn more… |
| Fri. Feb 20, 2009
10:00 a .m.- 12:00 p.m. H 347 |
Writing Pedagogical Research proposal
Presented by CETL & OAA Refreshments will be served |
This workshop is intended for participants interested in applying for the grants which fund pedagogical research projects. Former grant recipients will provide advice and examples to help participants improve their proposed research projects. |
| Fri. Feb 27, 2009
10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. H 347 |
Critical Thinking Strategies Across the Curriculum
CETL Pedagogy Seminar Series comprised of guest lectures, readings, and seminar discussions Session One: “Introduction to Critical Thinking” Lunch will be served |
This four part seminar is designed for participants who would like to develop critical thinking pedagogy and design models for pedagogical research to examine the effectiveness of experimental inquiry, media literacy, collaborative projects, Socratic questioning, and active learning in enhancing student learning outcomes.
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| Wed. Mar 4, 2009
1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. H 349 |
“What Teachers Need to Know about Language”
Moderated by : Dr. Jilani Warsi, Basic Skills Department |
In this panel discussion, participants will discuss Fillmore and Snow's paper entitled "What Teachers Need to Know About Language". |
| Wed. Mar 11, 2009
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. LB 14 |
HOPE:
A Film Series hosted by CETL & Inclusive Excellence Committee & The Alpha Gamma Sigma Club Facilitator: Dr. Jilani Warsi, Basic Skills Department Refreshments will be provided |
The Great Debaters (2007)
Director: Denzel Washington A drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College , Texas , who boldly challenged the discriminatory Jim Crow laws of the 1930s. Professor Melvin Tolson coaches the debate team to a nearly- undefeated season that sees the first debate between U.S. students from white and Negro colleges |
| Fri. Mar 20, 2009
10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. H 347 |
Critical Thinking Strategies Across the Curriculum
CETL Pedagogy Seminar Series comprised of guest lectures, readings, and seminar discussions Session Two: “Innovative Pedagogies & Critical Thinking” Lunch will be served |
This four part seminar is designed for participants who would like to develop critical thinking pedagogy and design models for pedagogical research to examine the effectiveness of experimental inquiry, media literacy, collaborative projects, Socratic questioning, and active learning in enhancing student learning outcomes. Critical Thinking Skills ...
Dimensions of Critical Thinking |
| Wed. April 1, 2009
1:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m. H 349 |
“What a Difference a Fulbright Makes!”
Presenter: Dr. Meg Tarafdar, Acting Director, CETL |
Fulbright Scholar grants offer international opportunities for community college faculty and administrators. In this session, former Fulbright grantee will share some helpful tips about applying for a U.S. Scholar Grant for international teaching and research. |
| Thurs. April 2, 2009
1:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. H 347 |
The Human Language Series
The Writing Code Video & Discussion Refreshments will be provided |
“This fast paced, educationally entertaining three-part documentary series explores the origin, history, and art of writing: the greatest invention of humankind.” http://www.pbs.org/thewritingcode |
| Thurs. April 2, 2009
7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. L 318 |
“Using the QCC/CUNY Libraries for teaching & Research”
An Overview of the CUNY-Wide resources available to QCC faculty Presented by QCC Librarians |
A detailed presentation on using interlibrary loans, CUNY+ PLUS , CLICS, available library databases, electronic journals and other services to support your teaching and research |
| Wed. April 22, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. LB 14 |
HOPE:
A Film Series hosted by CETL & Inclusive Excellence Committee & The Alpha Gamma Sigma Club Facilitator: Dr. Margot Edlin, Basic Educational Skills Refreshments will be provided |
Lean on Me (1989)
Director: John G. Avildsen Based on a true story. Joe Clark is a tough principal in charge of a sinking school in New Jersey . Clark turns it around and makes it a not so dangerous place for his students. Eventually his successful but unorthodox methods lead to a clash with city officials that threatens to undo all his efforts. [104 min] |
| Fri. April 24, 2009
10:00 q.m.- 1:00 p.m. H 347 |
Critical Thinking Strategies Across the Curriculum
CETL Pedagogy Seminar Series comprised of guest lectures, readings, and seminar discussions Session Three: “Assessment of Critical Thinking” Lunch will be served |
This four part seminar is designed for participants who would like to develop critical thinking pedagogy and design models for pedagogical research to examine the effectiveness of experimental inquiry, media literacy, collaborative projects, Socratic questioning, and active learning in enhancing student learning outcomes.
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| TBA | “Service-Based Teaching & Learning: Integrating general Education & Practical Skills”
Presenters: Math, Basic Skills, Health, & English |
How can we use service-based teaching and learning in classes across the disciplines?
Learn about types of service based courses, service opportunities, projects/assignments, reflection activities, and assessing learning outcomes in service learning courses. |
| Wed. April 29, 2009
Rescheduled |
Faculty Presentations of CETL Sponsored Pedagogy Projects
Rescheduled: (Sept 2, 2009) Oakland Dining Room |
Faculty who received CETL grants to help fund pedagogical projects will present the results of their work. Rescheduled (Sept 2, 2009) |
| Mon. May 5, 2009
10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. L 318 |
“Using the QCC/CUNY Libraries for teaching & Research”
An Overview of the CUNY-Wide resources available to QCC faculty Presented by QCC Librarians |
A detailed presentation on using interlibrary loans, CUNY+ PLUS , CLICS, available library databases, electronic journals and other services to support your teaching and research
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| Fri. May 15, 2009
Note: Date Change 10:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. H 347 |
Critical Thinking Strategies Across the Curriculum
CETL Pedagogy Seminar Series Session Wrap Up/Fall Planning: Lunch will be served |
This four part seminar is designed for participants who would like to develop critical thinking pedagogy and design models for pedagogical research to examine the effectiveness of experimental inquiry, media literacy, collaborative projects, Socratic questioning, and active learning in enhancing student learning outcomes. |
| Tue. June 2, 2009
11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. L 318 |
Do you need to manage information for writing, research or collaboration ?
RefWorks is the perfect tool Presented by QCC Librarians |
Workshop on RefWorks- an online research management, writing and collaboration tool designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies. |
| Tue. July 21, 2009
1:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. L 318 |
Do you need to manage information for writing, research or collaboration ?
RefWorks is the perfect tool Presented by QCC Librarians |
Workshop on RefWorks- an online research management, writing and collaboration tool designed to help researchers easily gather, manage, store and share all types of information, as well as generate citations and bibliographies. |
