The Faculty Development Seminar Series - Dr. Kirby Barrick - October 14, 16, and 17, 2014
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The fourth in “The Faculty Development Seminar Series” will be held by Dr. Kirby Barrick, Professor and Extension Specialist Agricultural Education and Communication, University of Florida at TED University on October 14, 16, and 17, 2014.
Prof. Dr. Kirby Barrick will provide workshops about enhancing student learning throuh effective teaching for the faculty members and instructors. Dr. Barrick is visiting TEDU through TUBITAK 2221 Fellowship for Visiting Scientists and Scientists on Subbatical Leave Program.
Dr. Barrick will lead sessions on the following topics.
- Principles of Teaching and Learning
- Teacher Behavior and Student Achievement
- Active Learning and Incorporating Active Learning into a course
- Peer Observation for Teaching Assessment
Kirby Barrick earned three degrees in Agricultural Education at Ohio State University. He has taught courses in teaching methods, data analysis, and experiential learning and was awarded the OSU Distinguished Teaching Award in 1988. His research interests are in the area of teaching and learning. He has authored or co-authored more than 180 books, chapters, and refereed articles and papers and 140 invited papers, posters, monographs, and workshops, and served as principal investigator for more than $9.7 million in grants and contracts. He is a Fellow in the AAAE (American Association for Agricultural Education), and he received the Outstanding Educator Award from NACTA (North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture). Barrick served as ACT E (The Association for Career and Technical Education) Agricultural Education Division President and as NACTA President. Barrick has been a Fulbright Specialist in Saudi Arabia and Korea and has conducted program and teaching development activities in Egypt, Korea, Haiti, Ghana, and Saudi Arabia.