Purdue Today

October 5, 2009

Teaching Academy announces fall guest speaker

The Purdue Teaching Academy will present Patti Clayton, senior scholar for the Center for Service and Learning for Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, as its fall 2009 guest speaker.

Clayton's presentation will be from 10:20 a.m. to noon Oct. 22. An open discussion will be 1:30-3:20 p.m. Both sessions will be held in Room 206, Stewart Center.

Clayton is a renowned researcher and speaker on the use of reflection to enhance critical thinking. Her innovative approaches to teaching integrate critical thinking, reflection and assessment into traditional and service-learning courses.

To register, visit www.cie.purdue.edu/workshop/register/index.cfm.

A flier on the event is available here.