Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence continues fall programming
9/16/19
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has announced programming for the week of Sept. 16.
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
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Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence to hold workshops
9/9/19
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has announced programming for the week of Sept. 9.
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence announces three upcoming sessions
8/30/19
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has announced programming for the week of Sept. 2.
Professor’s project surveys ‘lived Buddhism’ in Philadelphia
8/23/19
Jivaka.net — the recently-released project of C. Pierce Salguero, associate professor of Asian history and religious studies at Penn State Abington — is the product of a years-long survey of Buddhist temples and centers located in the Philadelphia area. Much of the research legwork for the site was completed by undergraduate students working with Salguero.
Adam Smith joins Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
8/20/19
Adam Smith has joined the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence as an assistant research professor of teaching and learning scholarship.
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence announces upcoming programming
8/19/19
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has announced its programming for August, including: online, self-directed, new instructor orientation; a chance to meet institute representatives at the Graduate School Reception; how to survive -- and thrive -- as a teaching assistant; and how to plan class sessions and handle challenging classroom situations.
Bringing the spirit of a legendary artist and educator to a new generation
8/7/19
The unique teaching methods and studio culture created by the late artist and educator Robert Reed inspired thousands of students during his 50 years in higher education. One of his former students, who is now a faculty member in Penn State's Stuckeman School’s Department of Architecture, was so moved by Reed’s passion and approach to teaching, she has set out to share his life, his work and his pedagogy with a whole new generation of students.
Festive atmosphere filled The Dreamery for inaugural Research Carnival
6/27/19
Summer and carnivals are a classic pairing, and a recent carnival at The Dreamery allowed Penn State faculty to learn about researching the process of teaching and learning.
Course in 'The Art and Science of Human Flourishing' expanding to 7 campuses
6/6/19
Based upon early successes, “The Art and Science of Human Flourishing” will be offered as a three-credit course at seven Penn State campuses — Altoona, Brandywine, Fayette, Greater Allegheny, Mont Alto, University Park and York — and is the focus of a research study evaluating possible outcomes in increased student health and well-being.
Happy Valley Improv fuses artform with pedagogy
6/5/19
Penn State faculty Andrea McCloskey and Sam Tanner are quite serious about the often comedic artform of improv. They are two of the four founders of Happy Valley Improv, and behind the performative emotions the two are whittling away at how their artform can serve to transform teaching in the classroom.
Schreyer Institute holding Teaching + Learning + Scholarship Institute on June 4
5/30/19
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will present the Teaching + Learning + Scholarship Institute from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, in 315 Rider Building at University Park.
Researcher receives grant to examine student impact of immersive experiences
4/2/19
Melina Czymoniewicz-Klippel, assistant teaching professor of biobehavioral health, is a recipient of a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning grant from the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence. Her project will involve analysis of online written assignments of students, to examine the impact of immersive experiences on student engagement and learning.
Schreyer Institute announces programming for week of April 8
4/1/19
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will present the following free programming during the week of April 8, including a pair of talks by David Kung, professor of mathematics at St. Mary's College of Maryland, and an Innovative Teaching at Penn State brown bag lunch.
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence to present free workshops in April
3/27/19
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will present the following free workshops during the first week of April.
Angela Linse elected president of professional society for faculty developers
3/19/19
Angela Linse, executive director of the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence and associate dean for teaching in the Office of Undergraduate Education at Penn State, has been elected president of the Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education.