2J. What are some specific descriptions of effective teaching and learning strategies?

h) Special Situations

Seminars:

A seminar on teaching and learning has a variety of ways to be organized. The main thread in this approach is smaller group with a focus on questioning, discussion, debate, and problem solving. Often part of the seminar involves the presentation of some information by the professor or students.

Queens University has a site that summarizes some key ideas for effective seminars along with some links that add more depth to using the approach.

Laboratory Teaching:

Many post secondary institutions have a variety of laboratory teaching especially in science and technology related fields. This strategy is invaluable and necessary for making connections between the theory of constructs and their exploration, validation, modification, rejection. The focus is mostly "hands on" with a variety of skills and procedures that are part of the education of many students, scholars, and professionals. Some of the common disciplines that utilize the laboratory setting include physical sciences, social sciences such as geography and psychology, medicine, engineering, earth sciences, and life sciences. The list of applications is considerable and therefore deserves some attention in this guide.

One of the challenges in laboratory teaching is the linkage of knowledge skills and desired attitudes to the coursework. If the laboratory section of the course is taught by another individual, clear and regular communication is essential so that the possible disconnect can be reduced.

The University of Virginia has created a check list of ideas to assist laboratory teachers in the areas of preparation, implementation, and effective presentation.

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of New Jersey has compiled 15 links that provide a comprehensive examination of many possibilities for effective lab teaching.