This interactive session will present the latest research on what creates an engaged learning environment. This presentation will demonstrate how a strengths approach to teaching and learning can engender greater levels of student learning and engagement.
Developing a Strengths-Oriented classroom begins with the exploration of how a faculty member utilizes their strengths in the teaching and learning process. This session will explore what highly effective faculty members do and how teachers can employ their strengths in unique ways to improve their instruction.
First-year experiences across the country have begun to integrate a strengths approach into their courses and programming. The key to the program’s effectiveness is a knowledgeable faculty. This presentation, shaped to the needs of the particular campus, will expose faculty to the latest research regarding the effective delivery of a strengths approach and the proven outcomes. Practical suggestions on effective integration into the curriculum will be offered.