90-Minute Recording of a Video Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast July 30, 2009 • $259

It’s a dilemma every teacher faces: How much help can you give your students before you’re being no help at all?

You know a “hands-off” policy helps students meet challenges on their own, and use their abilities to the fullest … but you also know if you don’t provide adequate support, you’ll end up with students who are discouraged, directionless and unlikely to succeed.

This seminar will help you find the middle ground. Balancing Challenge and Support in Undergraduate Teaching will explain how you can empower students to grow and solve problems independently, while providing the necessary support to help them stay on track.

Led by Dr. Ike Shibley of Penn State Berks, this 90-minute video seminar examines five important areas of the student-teacher relationship:

• The balance of power. You’ll consider the circumstances in which students should–and should not–be empowered.
• The function of content. You’ll look at facts vs. cognition … content vs. skills … memorizing vs. learning.
• The role of the teacher. You’ll discuss when to be spontaneous … when to be certain … when to be the “sage on the stage” and when to be the “guide on the side.”
• The responsibility for learning. You’ll discover ways to distinguish when it’s time for democracy … and when it’s time for dictatorship.
• The purpose and process of evaluation. You’ll review best practices in self-assessment, instructor assessment, motivational methods and more.

You’ll also learn about a wealth of tools and techniques that can engage your students and help them accept the challenges of your classroom:

• Development of strong faculty/student communication channels.
• Proper use of rubrics.
• Prompt and appropriate feedback.
• Creating an atmosphere of reciprocity and cooperation.
• Establishing clear (and high) expectations.
• Encouraging use of campus support services (learning centers, writing centers, career centers, etc.)
• Respecting and working with diverse talents and different learning styles.
• Use of mentors, tutors and writing fellows.
• And much more.

It won’t cost a lot to learn a lot …
This content-rich seminar is one of the best values you’ll find anywhere. At just $259, it costs far less than a typical off-campus event, and carries none of the associated costs for travel, lodging, meals, etc.

And the value doesn’t stop there. Because the fee is per CD, not per person, you can invite others from your campus to share in the information–and it won’t cost you a penny more. Simply project it into a meeting room, lecture hall, or any facility large enough to accommodate your group! You’ll get tremendous bang for your buck.

Who will benefit:
• Instructors
• Course developers
• Administrators
• TAs
• Anyone with an interest in pedagogy and improving learning outcomes

Sometimes students need your help … and sometimes it’s best if they don’t get it. Learn how to strike the right balance in this insightful seminar!

Featured Higher Education Presenter:

      Dr. Ike Shibley

Available in CD or print transcript format. Presenter's handouts are included as a PDF on CDs and in hard copy with transcript purchases. CD orders generally ship within three to five business days following the live seminar date. Print transcripts (and CD/transcript binder sets) require additional time for publishing and processing and will be shipped approximately three weeks after the live program is held.

90-Minute Recording of a Video Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast July 30, 2009 • $259

Build your reference library with our CD/Transcript packages Purchase both the audio CD and print transcript of this important seminar and you'll have a resource you'll refer to again and again. Each package set includes the full print transcript of the live seminar, the presenter's handouts, and CD recording of the live program in a protective sleeve. You'll never wonder where your CD is because it's kept right with the printed materials. When you add this attractive binder set to your shelf, you have easy access to all the materials from our online seminar at your fingertips - whenever you want it. Plus, you'll save $49 over the cost of purchasing these items separately!