Donald Saari, Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Economics at the University of California, Irvine, talks about critical thinking in the classroom and addresses the disconnect that arises when what is discussed in the classroom seems to have little connection with the real world. He reveals how even the smallest detail may illuminate larger concepts. Professor Saari is introduced by Associate Provost Dennis Slavin.

The event takes place on April 1, 2008, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 763.

"This is a follow-up to Dr. Silberman’s workshop, “Getting Started with Active Learning” held in Spring 2007.

In this workshop, Dr. Silberman discusses and demonstrates a variety of active learning strategies designed to stimulate discussion, dramatize concepts, prompt student inquiry, and promote team learning.

Dr. Silberman is a psychologist known internationally as a pioneer in the areas of active learning, interpersonal intelligence, and team development. He is a professor of adult and organizational development at Temple University and president of Active Training, a company based in Princeton, NJ.

Dr. Silberman is introduced by Associate Provost Dennis Slavin. The event takes place on September 25, 2007, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-280."

"Dr. John Bean, Professor of English at Seattle University, gives a lecture on how to integrate writing and other critical thinking activities into a course as part of the Baruch College Master Teacher Series for faculty development.

Dr. Bean’s discussion is based on his book Engaging Ideas: The Professor’s Guide to Writing, Critical Thinking, and Active Learning in the Classroom (Jossey-Bass, 1996), which has been extremely well received by many members of Baruch faculty as well as by a national audience. Dr Bean is introduced by Associate Provost Dennis Slavin.

The workshop takes place on October 14, 2008, at the Newman Conference Center, Room 763."

Saundra Y. McGuire, Director of the Center for Academic Success and Associate Dean of University College at Louisiana State University, shares her passionate interests in teaching and learning, and discusses techniques which facilitate valuable communication and learning and help students become more strategic learners. A Q & A session follows.

Professor McGuire is introduced by Associate Provost Dennis Slavin.

The event takes place on February 25, 2008, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-250.

Aswath Damodaran, Professor of Finance at Stern School of Business, New York University, speaks on "Teaching: Art or Science?" at the Baruch College Master Teacher Series for faculty development.

Winner of the Schools of Business Excellence in Teaching Award in 1988, and the Distinguished Teaching award from NYU in 1990, and voted "Professor of the Year" by the graduating MBA class five times during his career at NYU, Professor Damodaran shares secrets of teaching finance - and other disciplines - with skill and enthusiasm. He is introduced by Associate Provost Dennis Slavin.

The workshop takes place on April 24, 2007, at the Baruch College Vertical Campus, Room 14-285.

Dr. Mel Silberman, Professor of Adult and Organizational Development at Temple University, presents a workshop on active learning as part of the Baruch College Master Teacher Series for faculty development.

Dr. Mel Silberman is President of "Active Training," a company based in Princeton, NJ. He is the author of many books on the topic including "Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject" and "Teaching Actively". He is introduced by Associate Provost Dennis Slavin.

The workshop takes place on February 7, 2007, 6:00-8:00pm at Baruch Vertical Campus, room 14-285.

Dr. Mel Silberman, Professor of Adult and Organizational Development at Temple University, presents a workshop on active learning as part of the Baruch College Master Teacher Series for faculty development.

Dr. Mel Silberman is President of "Active Training," a company based in Princeton, NJ. He is the author of many books on the topic including "Active Learning: 101 Strategies to Teach Any Subject" and "Teaching Actively". He is introduced by Associate Provost Dennis Slavin.

The workshop takes place on February 7, 2007, 12:30-2:30 at Baruch Vertical Campus, room 14-285.

Sherry Lee Linkon, Professor of English and American Studies at Youngstown State University and Co-Director of the Center for Working-Class Studies presents a workshop on teaching assessment - what is covered in class relates to what students actually learn. Topics include defining course goals, ecouraging creative thinking, finding out how students learn, and how well they learn.

The workshop takes place on October 26, 2006 at Verical Campus 14-269, introduced by Associate Provost Dennis Slavin as part of the Baruch College Master Teacher Series for faculty development.

Stephen Brookfield, Distinguished University Professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis presents a workshop focusing on ideas and techniques beneficial for becoming a critically reflective teacher. The workshop takes place March 14, 2006 as part of the Baruch College Master Teacher series for faculty development and includes questions and comments from the audience.

Professor Jeanette Norden, award winning teacher and director of medical education at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine shares highly effective teaching methods useful for presenting complex ideas such as neuroscience with large classes.

The importance of maintaining clarity, definitive teaching goals and trusting relationships is stressed.

Associate Provost Barbara Lawrence introduces Dr. Norden.

The event takes place November 7, 2005 in Vertical Campus room 14-270.