TFSC Teaching Camp 2008 - Teaching Like Your Student Depended on It
What?
Our annual excursion/retreat dedicated to acheiving and maintaining teaching excellence on the U of A Campus....and having a lot of fun, food and fellowship in the process.
Where?
The WinRock Center on beautiful Petit Jean Mountain, near Morrilton, Arkansas.
When?
A luxury bus will depart the U of A on Sunday, July 13, and return by noon Wednesday, July 16.
Who?
Open to all teaching faculty at the U of A.
All travel, food, drinks, and accommodations (single rooms) are free to successful applicants.
A $400 teaching support grant will be awarded to each camper who participates for the entire camp!!
PROGRAM AND SPEAKER
The title of the 2008 Teaching Retreat program is "Teaching Like Your Student Depended on it," with Dr. Todd Zakrajsek . Todd Zakrajsek is the inaugural Director of the Faculty Center for Innovative Teaching at Central Michigan University, and was the founding Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Southern Oregon University. He has published and presented widely on the topic of student learning, including workshops and conference keynote addresses in 25 states, and Canada, Switzerland, and Sweden over the past several years.. He is known for his passionate and enthusiastic presentation style and will bring energy and excitement to camp as he shares his knowledge, skills, and expertise with U of A faculty.
Workshop Sessions and Discussion Groups
U of A colleagues will lead sessions on practical and timely components of classroom teaching.
HOW DO I APPLY?
Complete and submit the on-line camp application no later than Friday, March 28, 2008 . (NOTE: Last year we had more applicants than we could accommodate.) If you would prefer a paper application, please contact Lori at 5-3222, or tfsc@uark.edu.
On-line Camp Application