The Center for Learning and Teaching at Forman Christian College started in 2004 and is currently directed by Dr. Jeanette Coufal. The Center's mission is to facilitate continuous improvement and professional development among faculty in order to create excellence in teaching and student learning.
The Center assesses the needs of faculty each year, offers workshops on topics of value to the Forman faculty, and publishes a regular newsletter with teaching tips for faculty at Forman. The Director also consults individually with faculty to provide assistance and support. The Center has a library of reference books on effective teaching strategies available as well.
The objectives of the Center are highlighted below. For more information, contact Dr. Coufal at Forman, 042-923-1581 ext. 371.
Objectives of the Center for Learning and Teaching at Forman Christian College:
- To provide consultation, training and resources to faculty and staff in order to enhance the quality of teaching and student learning at Forman Christian College.
- To provide assistance with topics important to excellence in teaching, including:
Higher order thinking skills
Writing course objectives and learning outcomes
Teaching methods that encourage active learning
Successful student writing
Effective class assessment methods
Responsibilities and skills for department heads and deans
Computer skills
Use of Digital Library for research
Intel Corporation's Teach to the Future
Teaching English language skills
- To establish small learning communities among faculty for reflection on the teaching/learning process and self-improvement.
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