Course Description
Materials, techniques, and objectives for teaching introductory undergraduate courses in religious studies. Particular attention given to presenting lectures, leading discussions, constructing examinations, incorporating instructional technology, and dealing with issues of classroom management.
Athena Title
TCHNG RELI STUDIES
Prerequisite
RELI 7770
Semester Course Offered
Offered spring
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
1. Assist first-time teachers of religious studies. 2. Raise awareness of effective strategies of teaching at the University level. 3. Introduce resources for instructional technology and instructional development.
Topical Outline
1. What does it mean to be a good teacher at the University level? 2. Strategies for teaching Religious Studies. 3. Classroom basics (lectures, discussions, examinations) 4. Classroom dynamics and teacher/student roles 5. Technology and the classroom Sources include: Barnes, Linda, Variations on a Teaching/Learning Workshop: Pedagogy and Faculty Development in Religious Studies; Brinkley, Alan, The Chicago Handbook for Teachers: A Practical Guide to the College Classroom; Capps, Walter, Religious Studies: The Making of a Discipline; Lambert, Leo, University Teaching: A Guide for Graduate Students; and McKeachie, Wilbert and Graham Gibbs, Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research and Theory for College and University Teachers.
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