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8.2 Interactive video: Influences and reflections on teaching within your discipline [± 15 minutes]

Learning outcomes: 

  • LO1: Identify what your discipline has to teach students.
  • LO2: Articulate how your research and disciplinary identity influence your teaching approach and teaching style.

Influences and reflections on teaching within your discipline

Part of being an effective teacher means being able to analyze and reflect on how your teaching reflects the goals and priorities of your discipline. In this video, various Harvard University faculty reflect on the influences that have shaped their teaching. They also share why they feel students should learn about their disciplines, and what they hope students take away from their learning experiences.

Video 1: Harvard faculty share their thoughts on what influences their teaching, and the value of their disciplines.