In this discussion, we hear about the importance of having a sense of community among faculty. This is the second part of our conversation with Drs. Roger Davis, Bill Wozniak, and Daryl Kelley. Dr. Mark Ellis (who instigated the episode) also joins to talk about how the actions of these three individuals have had a continued effect across the university.

Dr. Jim Jones, math lecturer, shares strategies that he has found useful for giving his students more opportunities to work through problems first-hand as opposed to just watching him lecture at the board. From using textbook resources to creating meaningful in-class worksheets, to even allowing for natural group work or solo work as students see fit. There's a helpful strategy in here for you to try in your next class.

Join us for a discussion about creating systems of support that help improve teaching and learning at your institution. Dr. Roger Davis (History), Dr. William [Bill] Wozniak, and Dr. Daryl Kelley (Sociology) share about their early experiences as professors at UNK who wanted to improve their teaching practices.

Davis, R., Kelley, D., & Wozniak, W. (Spring, 1996). A case study of university teaching. Platte Valley Review, 24(2). Pp. 53- 69.

Davis, R., & Kelley, D. (2004). Academic culture and the classroom. In Peck, E. (Ed.), UNK/CTE: Compendium of Teaching Resources and Ideas. (pp. 9 –27). University of Nebraska at Kearney.