Open Teaching Week
Come observe some of your high-impact instructor-colleagues teaching in their native habitat!
Watch for how innovative, active learning happens in various teaching contexts. Get inspired in big and small ways!
Open Teaching Week is an opportunity to go visit classes on campus where the instructors have agreed to host visitors. You can find a class that fits your schedule, go watch some great teaching, and pick up an idea or two. Many of our volunteer instructors are also open to follow-up questions!
For Fall 2024, our Open Teaching Week will be
September 16 - 20.
How it works: Find class visitation options below. For most (with a few exceptions), you are welcome to just drop in without registration.
However, if you elect to register, it will become a deeper learning event for you, as we'll invite you to complete a short but meaningful reflection on what you observed. This reflection, coupled with your observation time, will give you credit in our CTE accounting system.*
For in-person classes, an observation period of 45-60 minutes is ideal. For classes that go over an hour, you need not stay the full time - but please slip out as quietly and unobtrusively as possible.
NEW: We now offer online class observation options, as well. Watch a video "class tour" created by the course instructor to view how their course is organized and how innovative online activities are included. Registration for these observations will get you the video link and reflection form.
CTE Credit for Observation
- For in-person classes: 1.5 hours of CTE credit
- For online classes: 1 hour of CTE credit
We must receive your completed reflection form for credit.
See options below; registration is optional but strongly encouraged!
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In-Person Class Details & Registration Buttons
BADM 1130, Introduction to Business
Instructor: Jillian Alexander
Monday, 1:20 - 2:40 pm; Sam Wilson Hall, Room 124
In this class, you might observe: Small group problem-solving; Student-led activities; Guided inquiry; Independent work time while the instructor "floats"; Jigsaw groups; Polling or other interactive tech
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: See non-Open Teaching Week registration at bottom of this accordion. Contact instructor in advance to ensure it's not an exam day: alexanderjm@etsu.edu.
BIOL 1110, General Biology I
Instructor: Trevor Chapman
Tuesday/Thursday, 10:10 - 11:30; Kingsport Campus, Room 334
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Small group problem-solving; Guided inquiry; AI exercises
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: Observers are welcome any time, just email me a week in advance: chapmantl@etus.edu.See non-Open Teaching Week registration at bottom of this accordion.
CBAT 1000, Career Exploration
Instructor: Jillian Alexander
Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 am; Sam Wilson Hall, Room 124
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Lego Serious Play
Note from instructor: Observers are welcome (and encouraged) to participate! Observers should take the 16Personalities assessment located on the University Career website prior to class to participate.
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: I do not mind opening my classroom; however, I will need advance notice: alexanderjm@etsu.edu. Fridays from 10:30 to 11:30 in Sam Wilson 124. See non-Open Teaching Week registration at bottom of this accordion.
CHEM 1110, General Chemistry I
Instructor: Brittany ButlerMonday/Wednesday/Friday, 12:50 - 1:45 pm; Brown Hall, Room 261
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Interactive video watching; Guided inquiry; Polling or other interactive tech; Cringy chemistry jokes, memes, and/or puns
CUAI 4220, Social Studies Education in a Multicultural Society
Instructor: Lori Meier
Thursday, 4:00 - 6:50; Warf-Pickel, Room 411
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Small group problem-solving; Guided inquiry; Student-led activities; Independent work time while the instructor "floats"
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.
Note from instructor: Seating can be a little tight but feel free to come on in at any point of the session and sit wherever you feel comfortable. You are also welcome to participate in activities if you like. We typically engage in a variety of activities over the class session with the front end of the class time being a bit more instructor-led in structure but always with some hands-on student interaction/inquiry components - focused on how to teach social studies topics in the K-5 classroom. Since the class is long (only meets once a week) we take a 10-15 minute break typically at the midpoint.
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: The full schedule isn't quite nailed down yet, but I'd be very open to most other Thursdays that we plan to meet. Folks interested in stopping by would be happy to contact me to find another possible fun Thursday class times to visit: meier@etsu.edu.
EDFN 5420, Building a Community of Learners
Instructor: Scott Jenkinson
Wednesday, 5:30 - 7:30; Warf-Pickel, Room 315
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Small group problem-solving; Guided inquiry; Student-led activities ;Independent work time while the instructor "floats"; Collaborative Norm setting; Interactive reflective activities'
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: Each of our class sessions is unique and observers are welcome most any time! Please send advance notification: jenkinson@etsu.edu.
ENGL4507/5507, Film & Literature: Feminist Adaptations
Instructor: Chelsea Wessels
Monday/Wednesday, 1:40 - 3:00 pm; Sam Wilson, Room 202A
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Student-led activities; Guided inquiry
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: Most days before Week 12 are fine - please email in advance: wessels@etsu.edu.
ETSU 1020, Foundations of Student Success
Instructor: Susan Epps
Tuesday/Thursday, 8:35 am - 9:55 am; Rogers-Stout, Room 402
In this class, you might observe: This is an FYE class, so anything goes!
Note from instructor: This is an FYE course, not a discipline-specific course, so what we do that day may be decided when I get there and read the room. :) But it will be interactive regardless.
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: We have several days we will be other places on campus, so if someone would like to come, the best thing is to email the instructor in advance and I can let them know if we'll be in the classroom: epps@etsu.edu. See non-Open Teaching Week registration at bottom of this accordion.
FILM 3000, Methods in Film Studies
Instructor: Chelsea Wessels
Monday/Wednesday, 3:10 - 4:30; Gilbreath Hall, Room 118 (Bud Frank Theater)
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Interactive video watching; Guided inquiry; Small group problem-solving
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week. Any time other than Week 6, Week 8, Weeks 13-14. Please email in advance: wessels@etsu.edu.
HSCI 2010, Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Patrick Brown
Monday, 11:40 - 12:35 OR 12: 50 - 1:45 (2 sections)
In this class, you might observe: Student-led activities; Guided inquiry
Note from instructor: Seating is limited, so plan on moving around the room and observing students working in groups.
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week. Both sections meet at the times above on M, W, & F. Contact instructor for optimal observation class times. See non-Open Teaching Week registration at bottom of this accordion.
HSMP 3200, Health Services Administration
Instructor: Whitney Oliver
Tuesday, 2:55 - 4:15 pm; Lamb Hall, Room 208
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Small group problem-solving; Student-led activities; "Stations" of activities
Note from instructor: It does depend on the day with what we are doing, I would suggest reaching out to me first before they come so I can make sure they will be coming on a day that is valuable of their time: oliverwd@etsu.edu.
HSMP 3220, Health Services Planning
Instructor: Jennifer Hunt
Monday/Wednesday, 1:40 - 3:00 pm; Lamb Hall, Room 208
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Small group problem-solving; Guided inquiry; Student-led activities; "Stations" of activities; Independent work time while the instructor "floats"; Polling or other interactive tech
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week. See non-Open Teaching Week registration at bottom of this accordion.
HSMP 4200, Health Informatics
Instructor: Whitney Oliver
Tuesday, 11:45 am - 1:05 pm; Lamb Hall, Room 208
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Small group problem-solving; Student-led activities; "Stations" of activities
Note from instructor: It depends on the day with what we are doing, I would suggest reaching out to me first before they come so I can make sure they will be coming on a day that is valuable of their time: oliverwd@etsu.edu.
NRSE 4610, Adult Care 3
Instructor: Amber Arsenault
Due to student exams this week, this class is not available for observation during Open Teaching Week. However, you can observe it beyond OTW. See notes below.
Thursday, 8:00 - 10:45 am OR 12:00 - 2:45 pm (2 sections); Nicks Hall, Room 1-110
In this class, you might observe: Small group problem-solving; Polling or other interactive tech; Gaming/gamification; Independent work time while the instructor "floats"
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: Please inquire about feasibility and provide advance notice: arsenaulta@etsu.edu. See non-Open Teaching Week registration at bottom of this accordion.
PHYT 6303, Lifespan Development
Instructor: Kara Boynewicz
Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 pm; VA Building 1 (Charles Allen Hall), Room 234
In this class, you might observe: Think-Pair-Share; Student-led activities; Small group problem-solving; Flipped classroom
Note from instructor: Chairs available in back of classroom. This is a graduate course for Physical Therapy Students
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: Please contact instructor in advance: boynewicz@etsu.edu.
PMSC 7202, Principles of Toxicology
Instructor: Stacy Brown
Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm; VA Building 7, Room 103
In this class, you might observe: Case based teaching
Note from instructor: Our building is key card access only. Observers would need to arrive about 10 minutes early so I can meet them at the door: browsd03@etsu.edu
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.
This Class is Open Beyond Open Teaching Week: All exams in this class are given outside of class time, so any Thursday 1-3 PM is fine, given I can expect them and let them into the building: browsd03@etsu.edu. See non-Open Teaching Week registration at bottom of this accordion.
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Online Classes & Registration Buttons
Online Class Observations
Beginning in Open Teaching Week, you can register to receive a link to an online class "tour" video given by the instructor of the course. Videos run approximately 30 minutes in length.
You will also be given a link to the Reflection Form. If we receive the Reflection Form back, you will receive 1 hour of CTE credit for this observation!
See above section in this accordion for course descriptions and the registration button.
Online Classes Available
- BIOL 1120, Biology for Science Majors, Lecture II [Instructor: Trevor Chapman]
In this class, you might observe: Guided inquiry; AI exercises; Polling or other interactive tech; Interactive video watching
- ELPA 5820, Higher Ed in America [Instructor: Susan Epps]
Registration buttons for each class will become available once the video tour from instructors has been received. Please watch for this closer to the start of Open Teaching Week.
Your registration will permit us to send you the video tour link plus your Reflection Form!
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Monday, Sept. 16
11:40 am - 12:35 pm:
- HSCI 2010, Anatomy & Physiology I [Instructor: Patrick Brown]
Lamb Hall, Room 131 Register
12:50 - 1:45 pm:
- CHEM 1110, General Chemistry I [Instructor: Brittany Butler]
Brown Hall, Room 261 Register
- HSCI 2010, Anatomy & Physiology I [Instructor: Patrick Brown]
Lamb Hall, Room 131 Register
1:20 - 2:40 pm:
- BADM 1130, Introduction to Business [Instructor: Jillian Alexander]
Sam Wilson Hall, Room 124 Register
1:40 - 3:00 pm:
- ENGL 4507/5507, Film & Literature: Feminist Adapatations [Instructor: Chelsea Wessels]
Sam Wilson Hall, Room 202A Register
- HSMP 3220, Health Services Planning [Instructor: Jennifer Hunt]
Lamb Hall, Room 208 Register
3:10 - 4:30 pm:
- FILM 3000, Methods in Film Studies [Instructor: Chelsea Wessels]
Gilbreath Hall, Room 118 (Bud Frank Theater) Register
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Tuesday, Sept. 17
8:35 - 9:55 am:
- ETSU 1020, Foundations of Student Success [Instructor: Susan Epps]
Rogers-Stout, Room 402 Register
10:10 - 11:30 am:
- BIOL 1110, General Biology I [Instructor: Trevor Chapman]
KINGSPORT CAMPUS, Room 334
Cancelled on 9/17 due to instructor illness.
11:45 - 1:05 pm:
- HSMP 4200, Health Informatics [Instructor: Whitney Oliver]
Lamb Hall, Room 208 Register
2:55 - 4:15 pm:
- HSMP 3200, Health Services Administration [Instructor: Whitney Oliver]
Lamb Hall, Room 208 Register
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Wednesday, Sept. 18
12:50 - 1:45 pm:
- CHEM 1110, General Chemistry I [Instructor: Brittany Butler]
Brown Hall, Room 261 Register
1:00 - 4:00 pm:
- PHYT 6303, Lifespan Development [Instructor: Kara Boynewicz]
VA Building 1 (Charles Allen Hall), Room 234 Register
1:40 - 3:00 pm:
- ENGL 4507/5507, Film & Literature: Feminist Adapatations [Instructor: Chelsea Wessels]
Sam Wilson Hall, Room 202A Register
- HSMP 3220, Health Services Planning [Instructor: Jennifer Hunt]
Lamb Hall, Room 208 Register
3:10 - 4:30 pm:
- FILM 3000, Methods in Film Studies [Instructor: Chelsea Wessels]
Gilbreath Hall, Room 118 (Bud Frank Theater) Register
5:30 - 7:30 pm:
- EDFN 5420, Building a Community of Learners [Instructor: Scott Jenkinson]
Warf-Pickel, Room 315 Register
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Thursday, Sept. 19
8:35 - 9:55 am:
- ETSU 1020, Foundations of Student Success [Instructor: Susan Epps]
Rogers-Stout, Room 402 Register
10:10 - 11:30 am:
- BIOL 1110, General Biology I [Instructor: Trevor Chapman]
KINGSPORT CAMPUS, Room 334 Register
1:00 - 3:00 pm:
- PMSC 7202, Principles of Toxicology [Instructor: Stacy Brown]
VA Building 7, Room 103 (see course details about building access) Register
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.
4:00 - 6:50 pm:
- CUAI 4220, Social Studies Education in a Multicultural Society [Instructor: Lori Meier]
Warf Pickel, Room 411 Register
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.
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Classes you can visit beyond Open Teaching Week dates
Register for Any of These Here
Mondays
11:40 - 12:35
HSCI 2010, Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Patrick Brown
Lamb Hall, Room 131Please consult instructor in advance: brownpj@etsu.edu
12:50 - 1:45
HSCI 2010, Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Patrick Brown
Lamb Hall, Room 131
Please consult instructor in advance: brownpj@etsu.edu1:20 - 2:40
BADM 1130, Introduction to Business
Instructor: Jillian Alexander
Sam Wilson Hall, Room 124Please consult instructor in advance: alexanderjm@etsu.edu.
1:40 - 3:00
ENGL 4507/5507, Film & Literature: Feminist Adaptations
Instructor: Chelsea Wessels
Sam Wilson Hall, Room 202APlease notify instructor in advance: wessels@etsu.edu
1:40 - 3:00
HSMP 3220, Health Services Planning
Instructor: Jennifer Hunt
Lamb Hall, Room 208Please notify instructor in advance: huntjr1@etsu.edu
3:10 - 4:30 pm
FILM 3000, Methods in Film Studies
Instructor: Chelsea Wessels
Gilbreath Hall, Room 118 (Bud Frank Theater)
Please notify instructor in advance: wessels@etsu.eduTuesdays
8:35 - 9:55
ETSU 1020, Foundations of Student Success
Instructor: Susan Epps
Rogers-Stout, Room 402We have several days we will be other places on campus, so if someone would like to come, the best thing is to email the instructor in advance and I can let them know if we'll be in the classroom: epps@etsu.edu
10:10 - 11:30
BIOL 1110, General Biology I
Instructor: Trevor Chapman
Kingsport Campus, Room 334Please email instructor at least 1 week in advance: chapmantl@etus.edu
Wednesdays
11:40 - 12:35
HSCI 2010, Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Patrick Brown
Lamb Hall, Room 131
Please consult instructor in advance: brownpj@etsu.edu12:50 - 1:45
HSCI 2010, Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Patrick Brown
Lamb Hall, Room 131
Please consult instructor in advance: brownpj@etsu.edu1:00 - 4:00
PHYT 6303, Lifespan Development
Instructor: Kara Boynewicz
VA Building 1 (Charles Allen Hall), Room 234Please notify instructor in advance: boynewicz@etsu.edu
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.
1:40 - 3:00
ENGL 4507/5507, Film & Literature: Feminist Adaptations
Instructor: Chelsea Wessels
Sam Wilson Hall, Room 202APlease notify instructor in advance: wessels@etsu.edu
1:40 - 3:00
HSMP 3220, Health Services Planning
Instructor: Jennifer Hunt
Lamb Hall, Room 208Please notify instructor in advance: huntjr1@etsu.edu
3:10 - 4:30 pm
FILM 3000, Methods in Film Studies
Instructor: Chelsea Wessels
Gilbreath Hall, Room 118 (Bud Frank Theater)Please notify instructor in advance: wessels@etsu.edu
5:30 - 7:30 pm
EDFN 5420, Building a Community of Learners
Instructor: Scott Jenkinson
Warf-Pickel, Room 315Please notify instructor in advance: jenkinson@etsu.edu
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.Thursdays
8:00 - 10:45 am OR 12:00 - 2:45 pm (2 sections)
NRSE 4610, Adult Care 3
Instructor: Amber Arsenault
Nicks Hall, Room 1-110
Please inquire about feasibility and provide advance notice: arsenaulta@etsu.edu
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.8:35 - 9:55
ETSU 1020, Foundations of Student Success
Instructor: Susan Epps
Rogers-Stout, Room 402We have several days we will be other places on campus, so if someone would like to come, the best thing is to email the instructor in advance and I can let them know if we'll be in the classroom: epps@etsu.edu
10:10 - 11:30
BIOL 1110, General Biology I
Instructor: Trevor Chapman
Kingsport Campus, Room 334Please email instructor at least 1 week in advance: chapmantl@etus.edu
1:00 - 3:00 pm
PMSC 7202, Principles of Toxicology
Instructor: Stacy Brown
VA Building 7, Room 103Please notify instructor in advance of your intention to come and observe. This building is key card access only. Observers would need to arrive about 10 minutes early so Dr. Brown can meet them at the door: browsd03@etsu.edu.
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.4:00 - 6:50 pm
CUAI 4220, Social Studies Education in a Multicultural Society
Instructor: Lori MeierPlease check with instructor for optimal class meetings for best observation of innovative methods: meier@etsu.edu.
Observers need not stay for a full class; please depart discretely and quietly if you leave early.Fridays
10:30 - 11:30
CBAT 1000, Career Exploration
Instructor: Jillian Alexander
Sam Wilson Hall, Room 124Please notify instructor in advance: alexanderjm@etsu.edu
11:40 - 12:35
HSCI 2010, Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Patrick Brown
Lamb Hall, Room 131
Please consult instructor in advance: brownpj@etsu.edu12:50 - 1:45
HSCI 2010, Anatomy & Physiology I
Instructor: Patrick Brown
Lamb Hall, Room 131
Please consult instructor in advance: brownpj@etsu.edu
*At the CTE, we do our best to track who attends our learning events, and for how much time. At the end of each term, we determine who are SuperUsers (6+ hours of CTE learning time) and notify Chairs and Deans of this accomplishment. At the end of each academic year, we report all users and their credited learning time to each college and send you documentation of that time as well. This can go in your Tenure & Promotion dossier as evidence of teaching practice and development.