, 2004. The Case for Participant-Centered Learning. Watch video
What is different about discussion-based teaching and what are the challenges? Prof. Jim Austin leads a discussion. 34 minutes.
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, 2015. The Art of Discussion Leading: A Class with Chris Christensen. Watch video
Watch Professor C. Roland "Chris" Christensen lead a discussion as the group analyzes a teaching case centering on how much help and instructor should provide a student. Christensen's own mastery of discussion leading provides a powerful model for anyone involved in this difficult mode of teaching.
, 2013. Providing Assessment and Feedback: Student Performance. Watch video
Harvard Business School Professor Frances Frei explains her approach to evaluating a student's class participation. See a transcript of the video.
, 2015. The Act of Teaching, Part 2: Physical and Vocal Exercises.
Nationally-recognized theatre educator Nancy Houfek leads teachers through 15 minutes of exercises specifically designed to prepare them for the physical challenges of the classroom, beginning with "Waking Up the Body," and moving to vocal warm-ups that treat the voice as an instrument requiring care. (15 minutes)
, 2015. The Act of Teaching, Part 1: Theater Techniques for Classrooms and Presentations. Watch video
Nationally-recognized theatre educator Nancy Houfek focuses on overcoming stage fright, knowing your objective, and "landing your message." (42 minutes)
, 2014. Benefits of Case-Based Teaching. Watch video
Watch a demonstration of Prof. Nancy Kane teaching public health with the case method. (Part 3 of 3, 3 minutes)
, 2014. Case teaching demonstration: Should a health plan cover medical tourism?. Watch video
Watch a demonstration of Prof. Nancy Kane teaching public health with the case method. (Part 2 of 3, 17 minutes)
, 2014. Case-based teaching at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Watch video
Watch a demonstration of Prof. Nancy Kane teaching public health with the case method. (Part 1 of 3, 10 minutes)