Open Teaching

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Open Teaching @ ETSU

"We must observe each other teach, at least occasionally - and we must spend more time talking to each other about teaching."

Parker J. Palmer The Courage to Teach

 


Spend some time observing 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 is an opportunity to go visit classes on campus where the instructors have agreed to host visitors. You can find a class of interest that fits your schedule, reach out to the instructor to get the details and arrange the visit, and go observe and pick up a few new ideas.

How it works:

 

  • Find class options below. 
  • For on-ground classes, contact the instructor at least one week ahead of your visit to find the best observation date and to learn the location of the class.
  • Go to observe: For in-person classes, an observation period of 45-60 minutes is ideal. For classes that last over an hour, you need not stay the full time, but please slip out as quietly and unobtrusively as possible.
  • Some online classes are also available to observe, using a video tour provided by the instructor. You can request the link to one or more of those course tours, below.

 

To receive CTE credit for your observation:

 

  • Thoughtfully complete our Observation Reflection Form, 
  • For in-person class observations, receive 1.5 hours of CTE credit
  • For online class tours, receive 1 hour of CTE credit

We must receive your completed reflection form for credit.

 

Open Teaching Instructors & Classes, Spring 2026

Please do not show up unannounced. Contact the instructor at least one week in advance to arrange an observation day and learn the class location.

  • In-Person Monday, Wednesday, Friday Classes

     BADM 1130: Introduction to Business

    Instructor: Jillian Alexander
    Meets: Wednesday, from 1:20-2:40 pm

    Instructor Note:  This is a first year experience course designed for Business students.

    Contact: alexanderjm@etsu.edu 

     

    BADM 1130: Introduction to Business

              Instructor: Chelsea Gilbert White
              Meets: Monday, from 11:45 am- 1:05 pm

    Instructor Note:  This is a first year experience course designed for Business students. This is the 

          small lecture portion that focuses on skill students will need for success in college. 

               Contact: gilbertc@etsu.edu

     

     CUAI 4220:  Social Std Ed in Multicult Socities

    Instructor: Amanda Frasier 
    Meets:  Monday 8:30-11:20, Wednesday 12:30-3:20

    Contact: frasiera@etsu.edu 

     

  • In-Person Tuesday, Thursday Classes

     ETSU 1020: Foundations of Student Success

    Instructor: Susan Epps
    Meets:  Tuesday and Thursday, 8:35-9:55 a.m.

    Contact: epps@etsu.edu 

     

     CBAT 1500: Designing Your Life

    Instructor: Jillian Alexander
    Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:10 – 11:30 am

    Instructor Note:  This course incorporates LEGO(R)SERIOUS PLAY(R) activities.  

    Contact: alexanderjm@etsu.edu

     

     ENGL 4200: (Shakespeare and his Age)

    Instructor: Joshua Reid
    Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:10 - 11:30 am

    Instructor Note:  Discussion-based literature class.

    Contact: reidjs@etsu.edu 

     

     HSMP 4200-001 Health Informatics 

             Instructor:  Whitney Oliver 
             Meets: Tuesday/Thursday, 11:45 am - 1:05 pmI

    Instructor Note:   It is best to reach out beforehand as some days may not prove to be as valuable as other days (i.e. testing vs. group work).


              Contact: oliverwd@etsu.edu 

     

     FILM 3000: Methods in Film Studies

    Instructor:  Chelsea Wessels
    Meets: Tuesday/Thursday, 11:45 am - 1:05 pm
    Contact: wessels@etsu.edu 

     

     EDFN: 2400-003 Foundations Prof. of Teaching

    Instructor: Scott Jenkinson 
    Meets:  Tuesday/Thursday, 11:45 am -1:05 pm

    Contact: jenkinson@etsu.edu 

     

     ENGL 4690: (Milton and His Age)

    Instructor: Joshua Reid 
    Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays,  11:45 am -1:05 pm

    Instructor Note:  Discussion-based literature class.

    Contact: reidjs@etsu.edu  

     

     HSMP 3200-001: Health Services Administration

             Instructor: Whitney Oliver 
             Meets: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:55 - 4:15 pm

    Instructor Note:   It is best to reach out beforehand as some days may not prove to be as valuable as other days (i.e. testing vs. group work).

             Contact:  oliverwd@etsu.edu 

     

     EDFN 5420-201 Foundations in Education: Building a Community of Learners

              Instructor: Scott Jenkinson
              Meets: Thursdays, 5:00-7:50 pm

    Instructor Note:  A graduate course for folx interested in becoming K-12 teachers. 

               Contact:  jenkinson@etsu.edu 

     

  • Online Classes with Tour Request Button 

     HSMP 3220: Hlth Serv Planning

    Instructor: Jenny Hunt
    Links to Recordings Coming Soon!

     ELPA 5820:  Higher Ed in America

    Instructor:  Susan Epps

    Links to Recordings Coming Soon!

     

    Additonal tour options will come available in the form once recordings are received.