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60-Minute Recording of Audio Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast April 22, 2008 • $149
As the title might indicate, Teaching Defiance isn’t the usual, run-of-the-mill, how-to-teach book. Author Michael Newman directs the award-winning book to “activist educators,” proposing that teachers in all disciplines and courses need to get students thinking about their ability to make choices. In a live, online interview with Maryellen Weimer, editor of The Teaching Professor newsletter, Newman will expand on his contention that students are not taught critical thinking or problem solving skills, and ask him to discuss his thoughts about how they should be taught. In addition, the interview will include time for audience questions and comments—an opportunity to enter the dialogue about this key issue.
The book on which the interview is based won the 2007 Cyril Houle Award for Outstanding Literature in Adult Education. Join us for the live, online discussion to hear insights from this author and get his feedback on topics of interest to your campus.
This program is for faculty who want to:
• explore how courses can be used to teach students to think for themselves;
• talk about teaching and learning that gets beyond how-to mechanics and explores the larger purposes and goals of education in today’s complex world; and
• stimulate richer and more provocative interactions with their colleagues about teaching and learning.
Knowledge benefits for you:
• Learn what “defiance” means and why it needs to be taught to students
• Explore your role in helping students learn to make choices for themselves
• Hear tips on how to teach critical thinking and problem solving in more compelling and intriguing ways
• Think in new ways about the roles conflict, negotiation and power play in teaching and learning
• Ask the author questions and get information relevant to your institution
• Gather with colleagues and discuss this important issue
• Receive a discount on the award-winning book on which the discussion is based
Who can benefit from this seminar:
• Both new and experienced instructors
• Department chairs
• Academic deans and assistant deans
• Faculty development personnel
Listen to a preview Featured Higher Education Presenters: 60-Minute Recording of Audio Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast April 22, 2008 • $149 Available in CD or print transcript format. The CD contains an audio presentation with PowerPoint and can be viewed on any standard computer equipped with Windows Media Player. Our CDs are not compatible with Macintosh computer systems. Presenter's handouts are included as a PDF on CDs and in hard copy with transcript purchases.
Author Interview Series with Maryellen Weimer
Magna Publications is pleased to offer two interviews with authors of recently-published books about higher education conducted by Dr. Maryellen Weimer, longstanding editor of The Teaching Professor newsletter. These interviews will address important aspects of college teaching that instructors find challenging. These seminars will benefit any instructor who wishes to improve his or her teaching skills, enhance student learning, and stay current in the industry's hot topics. At just 60 minutes per seminar, these programs are a cost-effective, simple approach to faculty development for both new and experienced instructors. Seminars also include printable handouts to which participants may refer again and again. Purchase both programs in CD or transcript format and save 25% on the price of each - you'll pay just $224 for both CDs or $149 for both transcripts. Save even more when you purchase the CD/transcript package for both programs - your price is $299 for both programs! Click here for more information or to register for both programs.
Dr. Maryellen Weimer
