Larry Spence, first director of Schreyer Institute, dies
5/29/18
Larry Spence, who served as the first director of the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at Penn State, died on May 17. He was 81.
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence
Integrative Studies Seed Grants awarded to faculty across University
4/13/18
The Office for General Education has announced this year’s seed grants to support the development of Integrative Studies courses. The awarded proposals are representative of a wide range of academic disciplines, and include proposals from faculty at Penn State campuses across the Commonwealth.
'Lecturing Can Be Active Learning' focus of April 4 Schreyer Institute session
3/30/18
Dr. Todd D. Zakrajsek, associate professor of family medicine and associate director of the Faculty Development Fellowship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, will present “Lecturing Can Be Active Learning: A New Evidence-Based Approach to an Old Debate” from noon to 1 p.m. April 4 via Zoom.
Pollock Testing Center slated for partial closure during summer 2018
3/26/18
Due to scheduled maintenance to Pollock Building at University Park, the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence has announced a partial closure of the Pollock Testing Center during summer 2018.
Deadline to apply for 2018 Course Design Academy is March 30
3/26/18
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at Penn State is currently accepting applications for its free 2018 Course Design Academy. The application deadline is March 30.
'Lecturing Can Be Active Learning' focus of March 22 Schreyer Institute session
3/19/18
Dr. Todd D. Zakrajsek, associate professor of family medicine and associate director of the Faculty Development Fellowship at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, will present “Lecturing Can Be Active Learning: A New Evidence-Based Approach to an Old Debate” from 12:30 to 2 p.m. March 22 in 508 Rider Building at University Park.
Special grants available to attend spring 2018 Lilly-East teaching conference
3/1/18
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence is offering special grants for faculty members of any rank to attend the Lilly-East Conference on College and University Teaching. This year's conference, “Designing Effective Teaching,” will be held May 31 to June 3 in Bethesda, Maryland.
Two-part 'Student Centered Discussion' course set for March 13 and 20
2/20/18
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will host a two-part series on the “Student Centered Discussion” model, which puts the responsibility for academic discussion into the hands of the learner. The course will meet from 2 to 4 p.m. on both March 13 and March 20 in 315 Rider Building at University Park.
Faculty invited to apply for 2018-19 teaching transformation, innovation grants
2/2/18
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence is now accepting proposals from faculty for its 2018-19 Teaching Transformation & Innovation Grants competition.
Schreyer Institute to offer free faculty workshop focused on student learning
1/29/18
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will present a free workshop for Penn State faculty members titled "Get Students to Focus on Learning Instead of Grades: Metacognition is Key!" on Feb. 12. The workshop will be offered twice, in two different formats: online via Zoom from noon to 1:15 p.m. and in person from 2:15 to 3:30 p.m. in Pattee Library’s Foster Auditorium at University Park.
Schreyer Institute workshop to help new instructors plan a class session
1/11/18
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will present a free workshop titled “How to Plan a Class Session” from noon to 1:15 p.m. Jan. 16 in 315 Rider Building at University Park.
Schreyer Institute to offer TA 101 workshop for new teaching assistants Jan. 9
1/4/18
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will present a free workshop titled “TA 101: Survive and Thrive as a Teaching Assistant” from noon to 1:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 9, in 7A Sparks Building at University Park.
Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence offering new instructor orientation
1/4/18
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence is offering a free online workshop for all new Penn State instructors. “New Instructor Orientation" is a self-directed workshop available now through Friday, Feb. 23, via Canvas, Penn State’s course management system. The workshop is open to all new instructors at any Penn State location.
Schreyer Institute workshop to focus on writing a teaching philosophy statement
11/13/17
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will offer a free workshop titled “Writing Your Teaching Philosophy Statement” from noon to 1:15 p.m. Nov. 14 in 315 Rider Building at University Park. The workshop will be repeated from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Nov. 15 in 7A Sparks Building.
Schreyer Institute offers free workshop, 'Leading Effective Lab Sessions'
10/17/17
The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence will offer a free workshop, "Leading Effective Lab Sessions," 10 to 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in 7A Sparks Building, University Park.