Celebrating teaching at Vanderbilt and the work of the CFT and its collaborators in 2009-2010!

3. Engineering Peabody Arts & Science Divinity Blair Center for Teaching Medicine Law Nursing Owen

4. “I have really enjoyed going through the Teaching Certificate process, and I know it has helped my teaching skills immensely.” Hillary Hager Carter,Teaching Certificate Graduate

5. Performance Pedagogy: Using Theatre Techniques in the Classroom

6. New at the CFT Library

7. “I loved getting to hear the perspectives of several different faculty members who brought knowledge from very diverse backgrounds.” Feedback from a workshop participant

9. Ideas for Integrating Visual Thinking in Teaching

10. Terry L. Page, Biological Sciences Winner, 2010 Madison Sarratt Prize for Excellence in Teaching

11. Clare Sisco King, Communication Studies Winner, 2010 Ellen Gregg Ingalls Award for Excellence in Classroom Teaching

12. “I use virtually no visual aids in my teaching, so I was thrilled to get such a nice cross-section of different approaches.” Feedback from a workshop participant

14. “Technology like Facebook and Twitter is being used more and more as faculty look for ways to connect with students where they are. The question is: How do you embrace, leverage or manage that in the classroom?” CFT Educational Technology Rhett McDaniel, quoted in USA Today, December 1, 2009

17. “It reinforced the things that were going well and provided suggestions for improvement. Students recognized and appreciated the modifications for the second half of class.” Feedback on a teaching consultation

18. Show and Tell: Integrating Visual Thinking in Your Teaching

19. Teaching Assistant Orientation

21. Introduction to Prezi by Rhett McDaniel

22. “The CFT consultant’s comments and suggestions greatly improved the educational components of my NSF grant proposal, making it a true CAREER one.” Feedback on a teaching consultation

23. Contemplative Pedagogy Working Group This faculty group, hosted by the CFT, considers contemplation as a form of inquiry that fosters deep learning, focused attention, and increased self-awareness. The group engages in contemplative practice, shares teaching strategies and experiences, researches the state of the field, and pursues initiatives such as applying for grants and developing courses.

24. “The faculty of voluntarily bringing back a wandering attention over and over again, is the very root of judgment, character and will…An education which should improve this faculty would be the education par excellence.” William James, The Principles of Psychology (1890)

26. Courses Taught by CFT Staff Methods ofLinear Algebra Quilting and Jazz: American Modes of Creativity Religion & Human Development

28. “I felt like the mid-semester evaluation improved my connection with the students, who were happy to give feedback and see their recommendations taken seriously.” Feedback on a teaching consultation

29. Wireless in the Classroom

30. gradSTEP 2010

31. gradSTEP 2010

33. “We’re not seeing sustainability incorporated as a core value across the entire curriculum, and yet it has the potential to be that.” Jack Barkenbus, Panelist,“Sustainability Across the Curriculum”

34. “Almost by definition, teaching around environmentalism and sustainability… is going to be interdisciplinary.” Beth Conklin, Panelist,“Sustainability Across the Curriculum”

36. Digital Writing

37. “It was dynamic and interactive. There were several useful activities that dealt with the topic in diverse ways.” Feedback from a workshop participant

39. Panelists at 2009-10 Workshops Also: Sarah Glynn, Sarah Hansen, Monte Hendrickson, Donald Jellerson, Sarah Tyson, Ryan Gillespie, Mark Abolins, and Adam List

40. “Cutting-edge research cannot take place without graduate students, who participate in every phase of knowledge production, and while doing so, develop into the next generation of intellectual pioneers.” Next Steps Forward: Report of the 2009 Graduate Education Task Force

42. Slide from “Engaging Students in Large Lectures” Workshop

43. What Are Characteristics of Effective Teachers? Thoughts from the Board of Trust During Their November 2009 Visit Approachable and available… yet challenging—pushes you outside comfort zone Good questions that encourage you to think out of box Knowledgeable and enthusiastic and willing to learn Blended learning approach to address various learning styles Interactive and engaging – draw out best from students Recognizes students’ unique skills, challenges – discerning

44. 2009-2010 Graduate Teaching Fellows Deanna Matheuszik JohnMorrell ChrisParis KeziaShirkey

45. 2009-2010 Teaching Affiliates Robin BairleyBiological Sciences Saurav DhitalAstronomy Maida FinchLPO Jill MecklenborgBiomedical Engineering Sri PallavaramElectrical Engineering Leslie HiattChemistry Erin RehelSociology Katie TaylorTeaching & Learning Jane WanningerEnglish

46. Coming Summer 2010…New CFT Assistant Director Joe Bandy