021 - Teaching Workshop. Teaching Introductory Sociology for New Instructors

Session Submission Type: Workshop

Abstract

The goal of this workshop is to help new instructors who are teaching introductory sociology explore ways of designing and adapting this course to better fit with student needs, their school's sociology program goals, as well as the ASA recommended Learning Goals for the Major. We will discuss ideas from the SoTL literature about both content and pedagogies for this course. We will examine how introductory sociology can function as a course in the general education core, as a diversity course, and as an introduction to the major in sociology. We will also discuss course design and fit with instructor and program course goals as well as assessment of student learning. Participants are encouraged to share and bring issues or questions they would like to discuss.

Sub Unit

• Teaching Workshop

Session Organizer

• Nancy A. Greenwood, Indiana University-Kokomo

Leader

• Nancy A. Greenwood, Indiana University-Kokomo

Co-Leader

• Stephanie Medley-Rath, Indiana University-Kokomo