Spark Sessions

Spark Sessions are 15-minute hands-on guided explorations of high-interest topics relevant to university teaching. Spark Sessions are delivered by CEE Specialists with university teaching experience during faculty or teaching-related meetings. Each Spark Session highlights evidence-based teaching techniques faculty can immediately use in their classes to enhance their teaching and increase student learning. Available topics include:

• Creating Transparent Assignments
• Motivating Students
• Active Learning
• Inclusive Teaching Practices and
• Working with International Students
• Anti-Racist Teaching

Spark Sessions are designed to spark dialogue about teaching and serve as a starting point for departmental conversations for faculty around learning and teaching.
 
Each Spark Session provides the following:

• A short presentation of an evidence-based teaching practice;
• Opportunities for faculty to talk with colleagues about the teaching practice and share their experiences with teaching;
• Examples of how to use the practice in university classes;
• Additional resources and contacts for implementation support 

Where can I get more information? 

To schedule a Spark Session during your next department meeting or teaching-related meeting, please contact Dr. Patricia Turner, Education Specialist. 

Note: Spark Sessions requests should be placed a minimum of 5 business days prior to your desired meeting date.