We are thrilled to announce that the 2019 speaker for the President’s Series on Teaching Excellence will be Dr. Regina Barreca.
In its fourth year of highlighting faculty who exhibit the true nature of “Teaching Excellence” found at UConn, the series continues to support dynamic perspectives on teaching and learning. Please see an excerpt of Dr. Barreca’s address below:
Why Teaching Matters, or Why I Never Turn My Back on a Class
Students do not have to make you happy; that’s not their job. You don't need to make them happy; that's not your job. Their job is to understand what you’re teaching them and your job is to know precisely why they need to know what you’re teaching them. You're the authority not because you're in control of the situation, but because you can provide what they'll need to carry with them for the rest of their lives. Educating students is about more than just giving them information. It's about providing context, perspective and illumination.
We look forward to seeing you in April.
Please join us by registering below:
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Dodd Konover Auditorium
Note: Wine and Cheese reception to follow - 5:00-6:00 pm
Registration: https://web9.uits.uconn.edu/fins/secure_inst/workshops/workshop_view.php?ser=804
For more information, contact: Aynsley Diamond at provost@uconn.edu