Open Classroom Initiative for Peer Observers
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The Open Classroom Initiative (OCI) aims to create a safe and collaborative environment for teaching staff to enhance their practices through peer observation. You may observe either in a physical classroom for one/two hours or within an iSpace course over a two-week period (Monday of the first week to Friday of the second week), focusing on a specific aspect of teaching and learning practice and reflecting on the practice to improve your own skills. Alternatively, you can choose to open your classroom and receive feedback from peers.
OCI Period in Semester 1 of 2023-24:
· Phase I: 6 Nov (Week 8) to 17 Nov (Week 9)
· Phase II: 20 Nov (Week 10) to 1 Dec (Week 11)
Open classrooms will be announced for observation registration about one week before each phase.
To Observe an Open Classroom Session:
1. Register at OAS registration (http://oas.uic.edu.cn/) by selecting the open classroom session you wish to observe. Up to 5 seats will be provided for each session, and registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. You are welcome to observe more than one session within the phase.
2. A WeCom group will be created a day or a few days before the session, including the course instructor and registered observers, to facilitate any online discussion before, during, or after the observation.
3. For a physical classroom, please arrive on time and stay for the entire class session. For an iSpace course, please enter the course within the open period. While observing, please pay attention to the specific aspect of teaching and learning practice chosen by the course instructor for how it is implemented and its relationship with the whole learning experience.
4. After the observation, reflect on the observed classroom/online practices and complete the Observation Feedback Form. Please email it to Ms Arie Jin (ariexjin@uic.edu.cn) within one week after the observed open classroom session.
5. You will receive a certificate after successfully participating in observing any two open classroom sessions.
Nov.6-17 (week 8-9)
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Dr. Wilhelmus Johannes Helmut WARMENHOVEN
hwarmenhoven@uic.edu.cn T2-402-R13
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| Open Classroom Title: German 2: Treating Young People as Adults Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: German 2 Course Type: Free Elective, Multiple Years Date & Time: 6 Nov or 13 Nov 2023, 13:00 – 14:50 Description: My first rule is that students are adults. Young adults perhaps, but adults still. That means that they have a responsibility towards learning (and living) independently. In this sense, my classes also adhere to the spirit of whole-person education as promoted by UIC in terms of taking their own responsibility and respecting themselves and others. This means that as a teacher, I will address them as such when teaching and interacting with them, even when addressing issues like incomplete homework, inattentiveness in class, or tardiness (though these are rare occurrences). |
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thomaschxu@uic.edu.cn T6-302-R8
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| Open Classroom Title: Hands on Data Analytics for Everyone: An Introduction to Machine Learning as a GE Course for Y1 Students Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: Hands on Data Analytics for Everyone Course Type: General Education, Year 1 Date & Time: 7 Nov 2023, 13:00 – 13:50 Description: This section offers a brief introduction to artificial and machine learning as a part of data modeling in the GE course "Hands on Data Analytics for Everyone". Examples in daily life will be given to Y1 students for better understanding of fundamentals of data modeling and machine learning. |
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jingweiyang@uic.edu.cn T7-102-R10
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| Open Classroom Title: Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning (POGIL) in Data Science Courses Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: Hands-on Data Analytics for Everyone Course Type: General Education, Year 1 Date & Time: 7 Nov or 14 Nov 2023, 13:00 – 13:50; 10 Nov or 17 Nov 2023, 10:00 – 11:50 Description: These sessions cover two key aspects: 1. The design of a POGIL activity; 2. How to facilitate a POGIL class, focusing on hands-on data analytics. |
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xiaoshanli@uic.edu.cn T2-401-R4
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| Open Classroom Title: Active and Project-based Learning in Consumer Behavior Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: Consumer Behavior Course Type: Major Required, Year 3 Date & Time: 8 Nov 2023, 9:00 – 9:50 Description: Peer observers will witness a range of pedagogical approaches aimed at facilitating student learning and engagement. These approaches include clear communication of learning objectives, utilization of diverse teaching methods tailored to different learning styles, and the incorporation of meaningful assessments. Observers will also see the instructor’s ability to create an inclusive and positive learning environment, fostering student participation and collaboration. Additionally, effective classroom management strategies and the teacher's ability to adapt to student's needs and provide timely feedback are key aspects to look out for. |
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Dr. Jesse Owen HEARNS-BRANAMAN
johearnsbranaman@uic.edu.cn T2-502-R3
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| Open Classroom Title: Group Discussion Seminar Activity for Defamation Law Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: Media Law and Ethics Course Type: Major Required, Year 3 Date & Time: 9 Nov 2023, 11:00 – 11:50 Description: This 50-minute seminar activity features group discussions about different cases of defamation in media. |
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zhijianli@uic.edu.cn T7-102-R19
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| Open Classroom Title: Teaching a Mathematical Course to Non-math Major Students Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: Optimization Methods Course Type: Major Required, Year 3 Date & Time: 9 Nov 2023, 17:00 – 17:50 Description: In this open classroom session, I will demonstrate the efficient and effective use of a note-taking app for lecturing a mathematics course to non-math major students. |
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thomasstein@uic.edu.cn CC501-R7
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| Open Classroom Title: Contemporary Music Theory in Performance Interactive Demonstration Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: Jazz Harmony Course Type: Major Elective, Multiple Years Date & Time: 10 Nov 2023, 13:00 – 14:50 Description: Music Theory concepts must be taught through interactive performance using instruments and voice. Musical ideas and concepts can only be internalized through mastery in applied musical performance. Students will perform with the instructor, with each other, both individually and in the group. It's quite easy to assess whether or not students have enough competence with a theoretical construct to apply it in a performance setting. This open classroom initiative will demonstrate how students learn and are assessed in music theory knowledge through engaging their performance skills in practice and assessments. |
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edithyan@uic.edu.cn T2-602-R3
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| Open Classroom Title: iSpace Workshop for Peer Evaluation of Group Work Contributions Open Classroom Type: iSpace Course Course Title: Materials Evaluation and Production for Language Teaching Course Type: Major Elective, Year 4 Open Period: 6 Nov to 17 Nov 2023 Description: Peer observers can explore the workshop setup for Peer Evaluation of Contribution to Group Work in my project-based iSpace course. Four group assessment methods are included in the course, aiming at equipping students with practical skills for the development of language materials. A small percentage of scores from each group assessment method is assigned to Peer Evaluation of Contribution to Group Work to promote accountability and a more holistic and fair evaluation of each group member’s performance. |
Nov.20-Dec.1 (week 10-11)
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claudiaskchow@uic.edu.cn T1-402-R15
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| Open Classroom Title: To Develop Year 1 Students for Their Critical Thinking Skills Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: Principles of Marketing Management Course Type: Major Required Course, Year 1 Date & Time: 21 Nov 2023, 11:00 – 11:50 Description: This class will be a tailor-made weekly tutorial for their group project development. Hence, observers will see more interactive actions with questions and answers between the teacher and students. |
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qiaoyunzhang@uic.eud.cn T2-401-R21
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| Open Classroom Title: Teacher-led Group Discussions to Help Students Better Understand the Complex Concepts Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: Big Ideas in Social Sciences Course Type: Major Required Course, Year 1 Date & Time: 21 Nov 2023, 16:00 – 17:50 Description: 1). Teacher's language use: if the language is too difficult, or if the teacher speaks too fast or too slow; 2). Discussion questions in class: if the questions are good ones to provoke student participation and understanding. |
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yegorgrebnev@uic.edu.cn T2-401-R18
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| Open Classroom Title: Increasing student interaction with digital and conventional tools Open Classroom Type: Physical Classroom Course Title: China and Early Civilizations Course Type: General Education, Multiple years Date & Time: 28 Nov 2023, 8:00 - 10:00 Description: Teaching general education courses comes with its challenges and opportunities. At this session, I shall share some simple strategies to increase student participation using digital and conventional tools. |
OCI Observation Feedback Form.docx
You will receive a certificate after successfully participating in observing any two open classroom sessions and returning the completed Observation Feedback Form (Attachment). The survey content will be used for our record only.
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