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Early Career Series

Faculty Learning Communities

Academic Year 2008-09

This program is designed to develop and enhance teaching skills and establish a foundation for creative and engaging teaching. Participants work closely with distinguished teachers to explore a range of teaching topics through workshops, small group discussions, and individual activities. Faculty learn how to be more efficient and effective teachers while sharing and developing new ideas for use in their classrooms.

Academic Year 2008-09

Registrations for Academic Year 2008-09 will begin in March, 2008.

Spring Semester 2009

Faculty in this program expand their current knowledge and skills in a particular area of teaching. The theme for Spring 2009 is “Improving Lecture-based Teaching”. By engaging regularly in classroom observation, small group discussion, and individual consultation, participants critically reflect on and enhance their delivery of classroom lectures.

Spring Semester 2009

Classroom Observation Program

To explore what makes a great college teacher, participants observe expert teachers over the course of one semester. Each observation is followed by an informal discussion about teaching and learning with the expert during lunch at the Campus Club.

Classroom Observation Program

Consultation Service

Faculty may request one-to-one, confidential consultations at any time during the academic year. Experienced consultants offer practical guidance for both immediate and long-term teaching needs. Common topics for early career faculty include syllabus development, classroom management, and improving student ratings of teaching.

Consultation Service