Student Voice Matters!
We are excited to share with you some of the details for this year’s Summer Teaching and Learning Series! Right now, in all areas of education, the importance of creating space for courageous conversations and amplifying student voices for their own learning are hot topics that are not cooling down anytime soon. We want to be on the cutting edge of this important and timely exploration. That is why this year’s theme for our Teaching and Learning Series is Awaken, Nurture and Empower Student Voice for Learning.
The SGPP Faculty Development Committee in partnership with the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) is looking forward to hosting this special event online.
Virtual Kick-off Information and Registration
Virtual Spring Kick-off Event
Saturday, May 6, 2023
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Online via Zoom
Regardless of the type of professional program and modality, we have noticed students who are supported to use their voice and choice in the classroom are proactive learners, take initiative to explore new concepts, are often more resilient through failure, and more collaborative with peers? Through the lens of student voice, this spring “kick-off” event will focus on defining student voice, why it is important, hear perspectives of using discussions in class, and techniques that will help you balance eliciting individual and collective student perspectives in your teaching practice. Join your colleagues in learning how and why student voice matters and how to empower it both in online and in person learning!
Not able to Attend? Watch the recording of the day!
Conference Information and Agenda
When: May 6, 2023
Where: ONLINE via Zoom (Register to receive the Zoom link or email celt@smumn.edu)
Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm
Book Club and Resgistration
Are you looking for ideas for structuring, facilitating, and assessing inclusive and dynamic classroom discussions that facilitate student learning?
Join our Book Club!
June 21
July 19
August 16
September 20
12:15-1:15 PM CST
via Zoom
The Faculty Development Committee in partnership with CELT is hosting a series of four book club meetings to discuss the book Creating Engaging Discussions: Strategies for “Avoiding Crickes in Any Size Classroom and Online edited by Jennifer H. Herman and Linda B. Nilson. This book contains an analysis of some of the common challenges in both in-person and online class discussion, followed by a series of 8 case studies that provide strategies for addressing these challenges.
All participants will receive their choice of a free print(limited copies available) or electronic copy of the book.
Please click This Link to sign up to reserve your spot for the Book Club.
Workshop 1
Nurture Culturally Responsive Methods to Create an Affirming Environment
Thursday, June 8, 2023
6:00-7:30 PM CST
via Zoom
During this workshop, we will ground our exploration in the Lasallian Virtues of gentleness, prudence, and humility. Participants will consider the important elements of creating an environment for learning that establishes a sense of belonging, sets expectations for behavior and conflict resolution, and is responsive to the needs of the learner while honoring their dignity as human beings. The concept of voice will be addressed in how we as instructors elicit feedback from our learners that invite input and engagement.
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Workshop 2
Empowering Voice: structures that empower introverts and wallflowers
Thursday, July 13, 2023
6:00-7:30 PM CST
via Zoom
Student voice is the active input of students’ values, beliefs, thoughts, experiences, and perspectives into the classroom though instructional approaches and techniques that invite and allow for students to share themselves as a way of learning by association with, from, and for one another. During this workshop, we will ground our exploration in the Lasallian Virtues of generosity, gravity, and wisdom. Participants will continue to explore practices and strategies that will invite and engage all voices, especially those who need more time to think and process information.
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Workshop 3
Awaken: Using Questioning and Paraphrasing to Create Discussion and Dialogue
Thursday, August 10, 2023
6:00-7:30 PM CST
via Zoom
During this workshop, we will ground our exploration in the Lasallian Virtues of Silence, Reserve, Vigilance, and Prudence. The listening skills of pausing and paraphrasing during dialog with others along with the importance of asking questions that mediate thinking will be explored. Participants will consider the important characteristics of those who need time to process information internally and and how to capitalize on the uniqueness of each person in your space. The concept of voice will be addressed in how we allow space for thinking that invites the internal voice to be heard and that reflection is honored.
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Workshop 4
The Teacher’s Voice: Understanding our roles and the power of our voice
Thursday, September 14, 2023
6:00-7:30 PM CST
via Zoom
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