Winthrop Conference on Teaching and Learning

In this workshop, attendees will learn how to evaluate a student’s resume using a resume rubric. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to apply the rubric to determine a resume’s effectiveness in landing an interview. This session will begin with an overview of the rubric before breaking into small groups. Each small group will evaluate a sample resume using the rubric. The whole group will then pull back together for a formal discussion.

Prioritizing the use of effective teaching strategies in the collegiate classroom has been an emphasis for several decades. What has changed is the learning paradigm of the millennial generation. This generation offers unique strengths and challenges as we strive to enhance our teaching effectiveness in an effort to move toward student-centered learning. Having a comprehensive understanding of the millennial generation and their characteristics, priorities, and goals will encourage educators to focus energies in the most appropriate areas that will produce high levels of motivation and achievement.

Using the research of Chickering and Gamson’s (1987) work on effective teaching, the seven principles for good practice will be reviewed with an emphasis on our new generation of learners, the millennials. This seminar seeks to promote an understanding of our students and a renewed commitment to create and implement engaging lessons that will enrich our students’ knowledge and foster their dedication to their future profession.

Chickering, A. W., & Gamson, Z.F. (1987). “Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education.” AAHE Bulletin, 39, (7), 3-7.

Sway is a NEW innovative web-based learning tool that can be used on any device you may have access to in the classroom. Develop your most creative and innovative abilities. This tool can be used to share your stories, experiences, or reflections. Join us as we learn how you can use Sway to build important skills such as research, writing, organizational, problem solving, presentation, assessment and communication. Students can easily create great digital stories also. Learn how to integrate a variety of media components (audio, videos, images, music, social media, documents/charts) in a matter of minutes. Bring your device and you will leave with an interactive story to share.