1. 1. Reflecting on large class teaching at UJ Presentation by Carina van Rooyen at the Academic Preparation Programme on 16 July 2015, organised by UJ Professional Academic Staff Development
2. 2. Twitter: @carinavr https://carinavr.wordpress.com/ Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/carinavr
3. 3. Question How do you describe yourself as a lecturer? Activity for think-pair-share Identify a single metaphor that best fits your approach to teaching
4. 4. What is large? Its not a large class; its a small town! And you are the mayor!
5. 5. Does size matter? Source: http://www.peopleizers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Size-matters.jpg
6. 6. Same principles underpin all effective teaching
7. 7. Source: Brown 2015
8. 8. Source: http://www.radiantsurvivor.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/just-being.jpg
9. 9. Valuing Source: http://wannabehousewifey.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/valuing-friends.png
10. 10. Source: http://www.exeterguild.org/pageassets/doingthings/Cover_DoingStuff3.jpg
11. 11. Challenges of large class
12. 12. For lecturers? Source: http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/386909/file-2345527408- jpg/3_of_the_Biggest_Challenges_Facing_Financial_Executives_Tod ay.jpg
13. 13. Student issues with large classes? Source: Lucy 2012
14. 14. Source: http://www.utwatch.org/images/tejas_spring1996_quality.gif In todays lesson lesson, we explore the increasing isolation of the individual in society
15. 15. There is not one way, but many paths!
16. 16. Source: http://img.izismile.com/img/img4/20110715/640/these_funny_animals_747_640_01.jpg Getting to know your students
17. 17. Create a sense of community Source: https://media.licdn.com/mpr/mpr/p/8/005/094/049/11651da.jpg
18. 18. Active participation in class Source: https://postmediacanadadotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/05/kittensleep.gif
19. 19. Why do you lecture? Source: http://www.washington.edu/teaching/files/2012/11/FlippedClassroomUWcolors-1-1024x242.jpg Try flipping the lecturer!
20. 20. Discipline in class? urce: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__79POsPQA6o/TIZFdMBhlzI/AAAAAAAAA7w/P6OjW44gJXI/s1600/example_of_disci
21. 21. Dancing to Mike and the Mechanics
22. 22. Learning about injustices & inequalities
23. 23. Engagement outside of classroom Source: http://www.funnyjunk.com/Deer/funny-pictures/5364498/6#6
24. 24. Design authentic assessment Source: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/- vPZbyVARvXk/VEu4vcCBz2I/AAAAAAAAAFk/Q7BlzSb17DU/s1600/funny-math-test-answer1.jpg
25. 25. Reduce marking madness AdaptedfromEbert-May Assessment grading Higher Multiple choice Concept map Lower Ease of assessment Peer review Short answer Research report Potential for learning through assessment Lower Oral interview Higher
26. 26. Team work
27. 27. Use technology Source: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-926Qm5fwrjU/T7PVFNSPbdI/AAAAAAAABdg/Dc-bcNP-8Rc/s1600/ed5-cartoon.p
28. 28. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtBBL7Pb9Q0
29. 29. Are you still comfortable with the metaphor you identified at the start of my talk?
30. 30. YOU are crucial! Your attitude is crucial!
31. 31. Large class?!
32. 32. Large class?! Source: http://www.localtrafficbuilder.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/head-in-the-sand.jpg
33. 33. Large class!!
34. 34. Something to do Listen to Michael Wesch talking about teaching as soul making at http://mediatedcultures.net/presentations/learning- as-soul-making/
35. 35. Something to read Read about Eric Mazur and his peer instruction approach at http://harvardmagazine.com/node/34321
36. 36. Something to think about Standford Universitys 2025 project foresee that students willdeclare a mission, not a major. Do you agree, and it is doable with large numbers?
37. 37. List of references Brown M 2015 Designs for learning: Blending with purpose. http://www.slideshare.net/mbrownz/designs-for-learning-blending-with- purpose Ebert-May D na Teaching for understanding in large classes: Active learning & assessment. Lucy CA 2012 Engaging students in and beyond a 400 seat freshman lecture. http://www.ctl.ualberta.ca/instructional-resources/instructional- techniques-assessment-guides/teaching-large-classes Saunders F Reflections on large class teaching. http://www.slideshare.net/mcjssfs2/reflections-on-large-class-teaching Stanley CA 2012 Engaging large classes and working with TAs effectively. http://www.ctl.ualberta.ca/instructional- resources/instructional-techniques-assessment-guides/teaching-large- classes