FCTL Open Fridays for Faculty
Time: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library Room 204
Dr. Eric Nelson, FCTL Faculty Fellow, and the FCTL instructional designers are hosting walk-in consultation sessions for faculty. No appointment necessary! Faculty may come and go at their convenience. All faculty are welcome to drop in and receive assistance with any course design, assessment, technology integration, or teaching needs. We look forward to seeing you Friday!
How Do I Create a Climate for Learning in My Classroom?
A new program begins Monday, October 5
We’ve all encountered “toxic” learning environments–apathetic students, disillusioned faculty, an entire roomful of people waiting for class to just end, already. Keeping the classroom climate positive is the responsibility of both sides. Learn valuable concepts you can put to work right away in every class.
To access the Monday Morning Mentor programs, email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning or call 836-3059.
Book Discussion: How Learning Works
Join other faculty in a book discussion on “How Learning Works,” co-authored by Michele DiPietro, this year’s Showcase keynote presentation. The book looks at the theory and research behind the science of learning and then offers seven instructional principles that enhance the practice of teaching and learning.
We will be discussing the seven principles outlined in this book and you may choose from the following dates to participate in the session that best fits your schedule.
Contact the FCTL at 836-3059 to receive a copy of the book and guiding questions.
Discussion Sessions (Meyer Library 204):
How Learning Works Principles #1 – #3
Wednesday, September 30, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
How Learning Works Principles #4 – #5
Tuesday, October 6, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Friday, October 9, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
How Learning Works Principles #6 – #7
Tuesday, October 13, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 21, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Book Talk: The Other Side of the Wes Moore Story
Please email the FCTL or call 836-3059 to make arrangements to pick up a book and some reflection material.
Discussion Sessions:
Tuesday, October 27—2:00–3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 28—3:30–4:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 5—3:30–4:30 p.m.
Please join us to discuss this year’s common reader, The Other Wes Moore: One Name Two Fates. This book talk will look at the “other” Wes Moore within the context of American racial, social, political and economic constructs and realities. Raising issues regarding the impact of institutionalized “isms” and how does cultural resistance seek to redefine the “other”.
This event is co-sponsored by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and Diversity and Inclusion.
Faculty Writing Retreat
Date: Friday, October 9
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: Meyer Library, Room 209
Monthly faculty writing retreats provide dedicated time and space to work on academic writing. Retreats include breakfast and a light lunch, opportunities to develop a strong network of peer support and accountability, and voluntary feedback sessions.
For more information, email the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Please register through My Learning Connection.