Episode 20 – Teaching First-Year Students
In this episode, we feature a panel discussion with Mark Dalhouse, Faculty Head of East House and Director for the Office of Active Citizenship and Service, Joseph Wehby, Associate Professor of Special Education, and Roark Luskin, Class of 2012.
During the discussion, panelists answer two questions: Should Vanderbilt faculty and staff try to engage first-year students in critical thinking about their own ethics, values, and culture? Or should we give that up as a lost cause and focus on more practical matters?
Episode 20 – Teaching First-Year Students
[MP3, 24 min 38 sec]
For more perspectives on this topic, visit our guide to teaching first-year students, which includes a summary of the discussion that followed the panelist remarks.
Panelist Webpages:
- Mark Dalhouse, Director, Office of Active Citizenship & Service; Faculty Head of East House; Lecturer, History
- Joseph Wehby, Associate Professor of Special Education
- Roark Luskin, Class of 2012
Please take a minute or two to leave a comment here and share your thoughts about teaching first-year students. Vanderbilt instructors are also welcome to call the Center for Teaching at 615-322-7290 to arrange a meeting with a CFT teaching consultant. We’re glad to help you reflect on and explore the various choices you make as a teacher and to connect you with resources you’ll find useful as you design, implement, and assess learning experiences for your students.
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