Teaching a large class can make it harder to communicate clearly, build relationships, manage feedback, and maintain a sense of instructor presence. In this workshop, participants will explore practical strategies for designing larger classes that are structured, manageable, and still human-centered. We will discuss ways to reduce friction before class, build connection and student voice during class, and use scalable feedback and assessment systems after class. Participants will leave with concrete approaches they can adapt immediately, such as predictable course structures, small-group learning strategies, whole-class feedback, and intentional uses of technology.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact the Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence at SITE@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.