Registration Ends: 3/17/2010 11:59 PM (ET)
This is more than a book group! An action read is what the name implies: taking action related to a common reading and sharing the results with colleagues. Each action read is based on a book selected for reading and discussion by a small interdisciplinary group of colleagues who come together with the intention of discussing the book and learning from their experience and from each other. Colleagues use the book as a springboard for ideas to try out in their classrooms. Action reads are generally offered as a series of three to five one-hour (one per week) sessions facilitated by a faculty member or graduate assistant. Each Action Read is free and open to all who teach at KSU. Faculty members may propose to facilitate an Action Read and work with an FPDC staff member to prepare for the series. Faculty members may propose to facilitate an Action Read open to the university, or, to lead a selected group (department, committee) that includes at least five members.
A fun event planned for graduate students and early career faculty in which you get to learn new ideas, revisit old friends and gain experience to document in a Teaching or Professional Development file. Each participant will receive a free personal copy of the Action Read book.
Keep in mind that when you sign up for an Action Read, you are committed to attend all three Action Read sessions.
An Action Read series focusing on Lisa Bowden and Shannon Cain's edited collection of poetry and essays written by women who have served in the various branches of the United States military.
Facilitated by Dr. Susan Iverson
Dates: Wednesdays 9:30AM-10:30AM, April 14th, 21st & 28th
A compelling and useful book giving a framework for planning, putting together and conveying a triumphant presentation. This book addresses multiple audiences.
Facilitated by Eric Smith
Dates: Mondays 2:30PM-3:30PM, February 1st, 8th & 15th
A follow up to Presentation Zen: Simple Ideas on Presentation Design and Delivery giving a framework for planning, putting together and conveying a triumphant presentation. This book addresses multiple audiences.
Facilitated by Eric Smith
Dates: Mondays 2:30PM-3:30PM, March 1st, 8th & 15th
Location: Moulton Hall, 2nd Floor Faculty Lounge
Guide to life’s challenges and demands to help reflect on issues and encounters to discover one’s own voice, uncover sense of value, build confidence and find meaning in one’s life. Addresses multiple audiences.
Facilitated by Jeanne Smith & Miriam Kahn
Dates: Wednesdays 10:30AM-11:30AM February 10th, 17th & 24th
Location: Moulton Hall, 2nd Floor Faculty Lounge
A grounded assumption and models for all educators to improve student learning and examples of how the objectives can be achieved. Addresses mostly educators.
Facilitated by Jeanne Smith & Miriam Kahn
Dates: Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am, March 3rd, 10th &17th
Location: Moulton Hall, 2nd Floor Faculty Lounge
A powerful and motivational book that can change your life proving that giving can delay mortality and reduce depression while well-being and good fortune increase. Addresses multiple audiences.
Facilitated by Joanne Caniglia
Dates: Wednesdays 8:30AM-9:30AM, February 3rd, 10th &17th
Location: Moulton Hall, 2nd Floor Faculty Lounge
Based on the theory that good teaching can be learned, the author observed teaching actions for 15 years and undertook an exploration of teaching. This book discusses his experience and his studies based on observation. Addresses teachers but recommended for all.
Facilitators: Carey Haeufgloeckner, Admin Affairs & Graduate Education & Nicole Muckridge, Mathematical Science
Dates: Mondays 9:00-10:00am, January 25th, February 1st & 8th
Location: Moulton Hall, 2nd Floor Faculty Lounge