Claudia Cornejo Happel

Lauren Barbeau, Assistant Director of Learning and Technology Initiatives, and Claudia Cornejo Happel, Associate Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence, dive into their new book on effective teaching methods. They explore the Critical Teaching Behaviors framework, emphasizing innovative feedback practices and the importance of collaboration in enhancing teaching effectiveness. The conversation highlights how integrating personal values can lead to more meaningful teaching experiences while discussing Perusall's role in advancing social learning.

Lauren Barbeau, Assistant Director at Georgia Tech's Center for Teaching and Learning, and Claudia Cornejo Happel, Director at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, explore critical teaching behaviors. They emphasize that effective teaching is learned, not innate. The conversation touches on the importance of reflective practices, embracing inclusivity, and engaging students in a meaningful dialogue. They advocate for self-compassion in teaching and suggest concrete tools for educators to enhance their effectiveness. Shared values and collaboration are highlighted as key to successful teaching.