Dee Fink: Transformative Practices
On April 16, 2012, Dr. Dee Fink visited BYU-Idaho to share some of his insights on teaching by addressing the topic of "Improving Myself as a Teacher." Dr. Fink is the author of the book Creating Significant Learning Experiences and is a highly regarded instructional consultant.
Dr. Fink presented the thought to the faculty, "Most of us embrace the idea of trying to get better as a teacher over time. If we make that a priority in our professional work, what would we need to do?"
BYU-Idaho received permission from Dr. Fink to share his presentation. The workshop has been divided into sections for easier viewing. Additional resources are hyperlinked below the video player.
| Section/Title | |
| Introduction (17:36) |
"Annotated Bibliography on Major Ideas in Teaching" |
| Five Transformative Practices (2:05) |
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| 1. Change Students' View of Learning (15:53) |
"Teaching Metacognitive Learning Strategies" "Priming Students for Self-Directed Learning" Video "Getting students to re-think why they are in college" |
| 2. Learning-Centered Course Design (4:03) |
"Self-Directed Guide on Designing Courses" "Learning-Centered Course Design Diagram" Additional resources at |
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(11:46) |
"The Essential Elements of Team-Based Learning" Additional resources at |
| 4. Be a Leader with Your Students (2:14) |
"Fink's Analysis of Bain's Book" |
| 5. Students Reflecting on Their Own Learning (5:53) |
"Reflective Writing" |
| Getting Feedback from Knowledgeable Others (6:41) |
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| Conclusion (7:18) |