Pedagogy of Real Talk

 

Pedagogy of Real Talk

 

 

Description:

Participants will read and work through Dr. Paul Hernandez’s book, “The Pedagogy of Real Talk” while learning about how to implement this highly effective pedagogy into the classroom. Participants will learn how to create real talks and alternative lessons based on their own life experiences in order to help students relate to them and relate to the material they are learning as well. 

Professional Learning Outcomes (PLO):

In this PLCohort participants will be able to 

  • Create and implement a real talk in one of their classes each semester.
  • Create and implement an alternative lesson in one of their classes each semester.

Time:

12:45PM-1:45PM

Dates:

9/17/2021; 9/24/2021; 10/8/2021; 10/29/2021; 12/10/2021

Location:

BYRD 408

Professional Learning Points:

125 points

Deliverable:

At the conclusion of this cohort participants will create at least one real talk and one alternative lesson for their class. They will share a short presentation with peers showcasing work, then complete a final reflection and future action plan.

Teaching & Learning Effectiveness Documentation Questions
Deadline for the Deliverable Form is 12/17/2021. 

Presented by: 

Jackie Llewellyn - Faculty Facilitator


How to Register for CTL Classes

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  2. Under the Self-Service section, click WebAdvisor.
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  6. Under Professional Development, click Register for Center for Teaching and Learning Classes.
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  8. Click the SELECT box to the left of the workshop for which you wish to register.
  9. Click SUBMIT again at the bottom of the page to finalize your selection(s).

Video Tutorial

If you have any issues registering please contact Cheryl Oldham at 371-5941, or email cloldham@actx.edu.

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