Join the Conversation
Let’s learn, improve, and transform our teaching practice….together!
Join these 45-minute exchanges to learn new strategies and explore key practices with your colleagues. These interactive sessions are led by FCI Teaching Innovation Fellows and are open to ALL instructors. Each session will include a brief presentation of evidence-based practice, followed by peer-to-peer discussion and ideation as you consider adopting in your own class.
Interdisciplinary Work
across the Academy
The Interdisciplinary Work across the Academy Transformative Teaching Exchange, presented by Patricia Ryberg on Sept. 7, 2022, explored how experiential learning methods can enhance teaching and learning. Participants shared their thoughts and listened to each other's ideas to investigate best practices of experiential learning and how to successfully apply these strategies into the classroom.
Beyond the Basics: Developing
the Whole Student
The Beyond the Basics: Developing the Whole Student Transformative Teaching Exchange, presented by Heather Strafaccia on Nov. 4, 2022, connected colleagues across the university to guide and support student achievement. By going beyond the basics, faculty are able to help students move past basic cognitive skills and find innovative ways to assist students as they take a holistic approach and transform their learning.
Faculty Actively Fostering a
Sense of Belonging
The Faculty Actively Fostering a Sense of Belonging Transformative Teaching Exchange, presented by Jennifer Whitley on Nov. 2, 2022, focused on faculty looking inward into how they can create a more inclusive learning environment. Faculty covered a holistic view of this topic, and utilized Dr. Tracie Addy’s keynote address and book, What Inclusive Instructors Do, as a framework as they shared their thoughts and ideas. By the end of the session, faculty had techniques to help them focus on the big question: How can we actively foster an inclusive class and sense of belonging, while also encouraging students to take ownership of their learning?
Materials: Presentation and additional resources (surveys and student success tips)
