Hitting Pause: Practical Ways to Incorporate Reflective Learning Experiences in Teaching

Empowering Teaching Excellence Conference 2019, breakout session:

The objectives of this presentation are to (1) to demonstrate practical ways to effectively incorporate 'pauses' (reflective learning experiences) into teaching and (2) to highlight the powerful benefits of faculty-based Learning Circles. A Learning Circle is a community of faculty who meet on a regular basis to share ideas for active teaching strategies and discuss research and literature focused on effective pedagogy. The presenters have been participating in a Learning Circle at Utah State University since September 2018. As part of a larger group, they spent several months reading and discussing the book, Hitting Pause, by Dr. Gail Taylor Rice and worked together to understand and effectively implement 'pauses' in a variety of course types, sizes, and formats. Pauses or 'lecture breaks' are an example of an innovative teaching approach that facilitates student-centered learning, deep processing and meaningful reflection, student engagement, and student empowerment. The presenters will discuss some of their favorite 'pauses' and talk about their biggest challenges for application.

-Marlene Graf, Professional Practice Associate Professor, Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences (0:00) & (26:32)
-Rose Judd-Murray, Assistant Professor, Applied Sciences, Technology & Education (1:58)
-Denise Stewardson, Extension Associate Professor, Applied Sciences, Technology & Education (5:28)
-Marie Lund, Lecturer, School of Teacher Education and Leadership (11:14)
-Lacee Boschetto, Instructor, Applied Sciences, Technology & Education (17:03)
-Heloisa Rutigliano, Research Assistant Professor, Animal, Dairy & Veterinary Sciences (22:08)

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