Workshop Schedule
Active Learning: Applied Lessons for Teaching International Studies -
A Teaching Development Workshop for International Relations Instructors
Institute for International Relations
University of Brasilia, Brazil
October 2006
Workshop Directors: Kent J. Kille, Matthew Krain, Jeffrey S. Lantis -
The College of Wooster
Monday, October 16
SESSION I: Introduction to Active Learning
A. Introduction [8:30-8:45 a.m.]
B. The Philosophy of Active Teaching and Learning [8:45-9:00]
C. Active Learning Tools [9:00-9:30]
D. Discussion—Breakout Session 1 [9:30-10:30]
-Coffee Break- [10:30-10:45]
E. Active Learning Advantages and Challenges [10:45-11:15]
F. Assessment and Effectiveness [11:15-11:45]
G. Human Rights Treaty Simulation, Phase I [11:45-12:30]
-Lunch Break- [12:30-2:00]
SESSION II: Active Learning Exercises
A. Human Rights Treaty Simulation, Phase II [2:00-3:30 p.m.]
-Coffee Break- [3:30-3:45pm]
B. Using Structured Debates [3:45-4:15]
C. Discussion—Breakout Session [4:15-4:45]
D. Structured Debate Exercise [4:45-5:15]
E. Technology in the Classroom [5:15-5:45]
F. Active Learning Homework Assignments: [5:45-6:00]
· Case review for “Teaching a Case Study”
· Country research review for “Global Problems Summit Simulation”
Tuesday, October 17
SESSION III: Case Studies and Simulations
A. Teaching a Case Study [8:30-9:30 a.m.]
B. Preparing for the Global Problems Summit [9:30-10:00]
C. The Global Problems Summit Simulation [10:00-12:30]
-Coffee Available for “Caucus Coffee Break”- [available from 10:45-11:15]
-Lunch Break- [12:30-2:00]
SESSION IV: Teaching with “Alternative Texts”: Popular Culture, Visual Media,
and Experiential Learning
A. Using Film, Video, and other “Alternative Texts” [2:00-3:45 p.m.]
-Coffee Break- [3:45-4:00]
B. Experiential and Service Learning [4:00-4:45]
C. Workshop Debriefing: Lessons Learned, Future Plans [4:45-6:00
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