Teaching a six-week course is a whirlwind, a challenge, and a very different kind of teaching. Covering a full course in a third of the time is a difficult proposition for students and instructors a like. In this workshop, we will identify the distinctive characteristics of a six-week course, discuss the associated challenges, and identify some strategies which you can apply to meet those challenges.

Workshop objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify distinctive characteristics of a 6-week course
• Identify some of the challenges unique to a 6-week course
• Identify and apply some strategies to meet those challenges

Registration for University Center for Teaching and Learning workshops is mandatory. Registering for workshops ensures the distribution of pre-workshop materials and helps maintain the integrity of our attendance records.

If you have any special accommodation needs, please contact us at workshops@teaching.pitt.edu in advance.