GTLP Teaching Circle

Are you teaching this term — or planning to teach, or thinking about future teaching?

Consider taking part in the GTL Teaching Circle, a series of informal, in-person meetings directed by you and your colleagues.

At our monthly meetings, members decide what topics they’d like to explore — from classroom management to student assessment and everything in between. They compare notes, share experiences, and offer suggestions.

Meetings take place at noon on the last Thursday of each month in Triffo Hall 1-16. Members of the campus community are welcome to join by emailing us at the link below.

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Current Schedule

Session 1: Getting Started (October 26, 2023)

Thursday, October 26, 2023 | Noon to 1 p.m.
Room 1-16 Triffo Hall

At this session, we explored shared interests and concerns, listened to a presentation about course design, and developed a plan for future Teaching Circle sessions (see agenda and presentation slides).

Resources (available to members)

Session 2: The Science of Learning (November 30, 2023)

Thursday, November 30, 2023 | Noon to 1 p.m.
Room 1-16 Triffo Hall

At this session, we heard from a colleague who specializes in the neuroscience involved in learning. We discussed the implications for teaching and explored approaches to active learning in our disciplines. 

See the agenda here. 

Presentation slides (available to members)

Session 3: Difficult Conversations (January 25, 2024)

Thursday January 25, 2024 | Noon to 1 p.m.
Hybrid Format - In Person (Room 1-16 Triffo Hall) / Zoom

How can we best navigate challenging conversations with students? In this session, we shared stories, experiences and insights to explore this complex question.

View the agenda here.

Slides and resources (available to members)

Session 4: Thinking About Assessment (February 21, 2024)

Wednesday, February 21 | Noon to 1 p.m.
Hosted virtually via Zoom

What kinds of formative assessments work well in our classes, and in the context of our disciplines? We consider a variety of approaches.

View the agenda here.