Teaching Talks
30-60-minute interactive sessions that are ‘open’ (e.g., knotty problems) or topic-specific. Teaching Talks are hosted by CfT or with campus partners.
- Time commitment: Low to medium
- Participant preparation: Low
- Format: Virtual and in-person
No Time to Read Book Club
Low-pressure discussion group examining teaching ideas in a recent ‘best seller’…and you don’t have to read!
Spring 2022 selection: The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion by Sarah Rose Cavanaugh
- Time commitment: Low to medium
- Participant commitment: Low to medium
- Format: Virtual
Learning Communities
Small group (8-12 faculty and staff) deeply exploring a topic of interest
New Spring 2022 Learning Community: Inclusive Excellence-Designing Learning for All
Learning Communities accepting new members:
- Assessment Redesign Group
- Racial Justice and Community Engagement
- Undergraduate Research
- Time commitment: Medium to high
- Participant preparation: High
- Format: Varies (based on group needs)
One Hour, One Idea
One-hour sessions focused on teaching strategies you can use NOW to support student learning. This spring, we’ll focus on supporting student metacognition and knowing ‘how’ to learn.
- Time commitment: Low to medium
- Participant preparation: Low
- Format: Virtual and in-person
Consultations
1:1 meetings with CfT to brainstorm solutions to individual teaching challenges. Consultations are a fantastic way for groups of faculty or departments to receive one-time or ongoing course development and teaching support!
- Time commitment: Varies
- Participant preparation: Medium to high
- Format: Virtual and in-person