Turning Lectures into Learning with guest speaker Dr. Eric Mazur

Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 2:00pm to 3:15pm

Malott Hall, Bache Auditorium, Room 228

Building on his insights into the inability of students to learn effectively from lectures, Dr. Mazur introduces practical ways to engage students in peer instruction and active learning, even in large lecture classes. In this interactive workshop, explore proven methods for helping students achieve deeper and more meaningful learning. Join Dr. Eric Mazur as he demonstrates ways to engage students in problem-based peer learning in large classes.

To register, please visit: www.cte.cornell.edu/programs-services/faculty/annual-conference.html

About the speaker, Dr. Eric Mazur is a Balkanski Professor of Physics at Harvard University and author of "Peer Instruction: A User's Manual."