Sumy State University recently hosted an engaging and collaborative session on teaching dilemmas led by Professor Stuart Carroll from the College of New Jersey. The session, which was attended by professors from the Foreign Languages Department and German Philology Department at Sumy State University, aimed to find solutions to methodological challenges in the classroom and foster collaboration and engagement among participants.
The session was designed to encourage open sharing of issues and genuine suggestions for ways to overcome teaching challenges. Professor Carroll's expertise and insights provided valuable guidance on incorporating speaking techniques in the classroom, including fair splitting of roles among students and motivating them to share advice and offer help.
One of the highlights of the session was the opportunity for participants to communicate in a native speaker's environment, which helped to polish their speaking skills and satisfy their urge for communication. The corporate spirit among the participants was strengthened, and their teaching skills were enhanced through active discussions and practical activities.
The session also provided a platform for participants to unload their professional and psychological burdens, as they exchanged ideas and learned from each other's experiences. The collaborative atmosphere created during the session fostered a positive and supportive learning environment, where participants felt encouraged to contribute and learn from each other.
Professor Carroll's expertise and the interactive nature of the session were highly appreciated by the participants, who found the session to be a valuable opportunity for professional development and growth. The event concluded with a sense of accomplishment and renewed enthusiasm among the participants, who left with practical ideas and strategies to implement in their classrooms.
Overall, the academic mobility course with Professor Stuart Carroll was a resounding success, providing a platform for meaningful discussions, collaboration, and skill development among the professors from Sumy State University. The session was a testament to the importance of continuous professional development and the power of collaboration in finding solutions to teaching dilemmas in the classroom.