Writer: Hayden Coombs
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.
Additional Resources
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Section 1 |
Introduction |
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Section 2 |
Five Transformative Practices |
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Section 3 |
1. Change Students' View of Learning |
"Teaching Metacognitive Learning Strategies" "Priming Students for Self-Directed Learning" Video "Getting students to re-think why they are in college" |
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Section 4 |
2. Learning-Centered Course Design |
"Self-Directed Guide on Designing Courses" "Learning-Centered Course Design Diagram" Additional resources at |
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Section 5 |
3. Team-Based Learning |
"The Essential Elements of Team-Based Learning" Additional resources at |
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Section 6 |
4. Be a Leader with Your Students |
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Section 7 |
5. Students Reflecting on Their Own Learning |
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Section 8 |
Getting Feedback from Knowledgeable Others |
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Section 9 |
Conclusion |