The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Enhance professional skills
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Professional growth opportunities
Innovative approaches to teaching and learning
Winter Institute 2013
5 slides -- 1 minute each
5 dynamic minutes of teaching ideas
Todd Conaway -Grading: the true means of measurement
Sal Buffo -Collaborative Learning and Mind Mapping
Brandelyn Dillaway -Addressing Difficult Concepts:
Assumptions, Facts, Conclusions
Mark Woosley -Modes of assessment through
the interview process
In the fall and spring semesters:
Guest Speakers
Educators from other institutions
initiating stimulating dialogue about
innovative approaches to teaching and
learning.
GIFT Fellowship Award for
Teaching Excellence
The following instructors have been
nominated as people who go above
and beyond in the classroom and
have been nominated by their
students, community members and
colleagues.
GIFT Fellowship Award for
Teaching Excellence
2013 Recipient:
“Tom has the skill to nourish the student’s
innate artistic ability via effective guidelines
without imposing his own aesthetic. He is a
one of a kind instructor that will be missed by
many.”
We wish Tom all the best as he moves on to
retirement!
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
“Glad to have such an
understanding teacher.”
Ellen inspires students with
personal experience and
research.
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
“Our goal is your success.”
“His classes are unique and
informative in a way that makes me
look forward to class everyday!”
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
“Ken informs, inspires and helps his
students in any way he can.”
“He truly cares about his students
and this subject, and that is great.”
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
“He has a passion for helping people,
in the classroom and the EMS field,
demonstrating quality values and
morals.”
“An amazing teacher because he not
only sees you as a student but an
individual as well.”
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
Julie has been described as a person
with grace under pressure,
consistency and reliability.
“He really encourages students to
take what they learn and apply it
outside of school and in their
community.”
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
Kara is inspiring, upbeat, down to
earth. People are drawn to her
sincerity and openness.
Laraine challenges everyone to do
their very best while keeping her
materials fresh and relevant.
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
“Her tests were challenging, but she
spent time preparing us and gave us
all the tools we needed for success.”
“Mr. Gorman shows how
mathematics apply to everyday real
world experiences. What a
wonderful gif to have him as an
instructor!”
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
“When our clinicals came around we
were able to reach out to her for
concerns, questions, and overall
counseling. She is a kind, sweet and
caring woman.”
“She is an excellent role model for
the profession she teaches and she
inspires her students to be excellent
too.”
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
“Leanne truly cares about her
students and their success.”
“Sheryl is a picture of dedicationAlways available to assist students in
the learning process with great
guidance, encouragement and
professionalism.”
GIFT FELLOWSHIP AWARD FOR
TEACHING EXCELLENCE NOMINEES
“He made learning an enjoyable
experience and was never too busy
to help.”
“Tom has the skill to nourish the
student’s innate artistic ability via
effective guidelines without imposing his
own aesthetic. He is a one of a kind
instructor that will be missed by many
when he retires.”
Welcome Back Breakfast on
Employee Day for all faculty
August 12, 8:30am
in the Susan B. Webb
Community Room
(19-147)
Interested in joining the
GIFT COMMITTEE ??
Contact Jason Whitesitt
jason.whitesitt@yc.edu