Teaching and Learning Community (TLC) Meetings – Fall 2024
September, 2024
September 6, 2024 (Friday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
Topic: Leverage the Science of Learning to Improve Motivation & Memory Performance
Presenter: Dr. Chris Meissner
Description:
In this talk, Dr. Meissner will describe effective approaches for improving motivation and memory performance in the academic context. We will discuss both motivational strategies to promote engagement with course materials and mnemonic strategies to improve learning and (most importantly) long-term retention of information. We will also discuss why these strategies are effective and how best to use them in the academic setting.
September 25, 2024 (Wednesday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
Topic: Antimicrobial Stewardship in the CVM Curriculum – Updates and Lessons Learned
Presenter: Dr. Kreuder
Description: In this month’s teaching development seminar, Dr. Amanda Kreuder will discuss the utilization of the CLSI document “VET09: Understanding Susceptibility Test Data as a Component of Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Settings” in the CVM curriculum. All clinical teaching faculty and house officers will soon be receiving free digital copies of the 2nd edition (recently published in February 2024). Hard copies of VET09 will also be distributed to all VM4 rotation rounds rooms following this seminar, and examples of how to utilize this resource for teaching in the VM4 clinical curriculum will be provided.
October, 2024
October 18, 2024 (Friday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
Topic: Creating a Feedback Culture
Presenter: Dr. Aliye Karabulut-IIgu
Description: In this month’s TLC meeting, Dr. Aliye Karabulut Ilgu will talk about why feedback is important; how to provide effective feedback; and how we can prepare our students to accept feedback to improve their learning.
In-person: LVMC 1521 – CVM
Virtual: Zoom link password: 123
Please RSVP
TLC Recording
November, 2024
November 6th, 2024 (Wednesday, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm)
Topic: Mental Health in the Classroom and Teaching Part 2
Presenter: Amber Runkel
Description: During this meeting, we will explore ways to support students in excelling in their studies at Vet Med. Our speaker, Amber Runkel from the OASA Office, will lead an open discussion. We encourage you to bring any questions you may have. Faculty members are also welcome to submit questions in advance via the RSVP link below.
In-person: LVMC 1521 – CVM
TLC Recording