Tue, 10 Sep 2024 12:30 PM - Tue, 19 Nov 2024 1:45 PM
Regardless of our various teaching contexts, there are principles and processes foundational to effective, efficient, and inclusive teaching that we can all share. Join colleagues for a six-session online learning community that will give us a chance to explore these foundations of course design, well before the start of the next semester.
Session topics will include backward design, active learning, and more. During the sessions, you will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities and interact with other instructors from across campus in order to apply insights to your own teaching.
This program is intended for instructors planning to teach new courses or rethinking old ones. All are welcome!
Program Dates & Times: Tuesdays from 12:30 - 1:45 PM
- September 10, 24
- October 8, 22
- November 5, 19
Location: Online via Zoom
Facilitator: Emily Gravett, CFI & CAL
Genre: Faculty Learning Community
Program Outcomes
- Designing a course that aligns course learning objectives, learning assessment, and learning activities;
- Identifying factors that influence student motivation;
- Formulating significant learning objectives;
- Developing formative and summative assessments that map onto learning objectives;
- Applying evidence-demonstrated practices to design a learner-centered course;
- Engaging in meta-cognitive reflection of teaching;
- Fostering relationships amongst colleagues across disciplines, colleges, and ranks; and
- Creating an inclusive learning environment to facilitate success for all learners.
The deadline to apply is by the end of day on Tuesday, September 3.
Application Questions: (QuestionPro Survey)
- Name
- College
- Department
- Provide the name and number of the course you want to focus on during this program.
- Will you be creating a new course or redesigning one?
- Describe what you hope to get out of this learning community.
- On a scale of 1 to 5, how experienced are you with backward course design?
CFI programs will be canceled automatically if JMU is closed for inclement weather.
We want this program to be welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all of our participants. Please describe any considerations or accommodations (e.g., dietary, disability, wellness, cultural, etc.) you want us to know about in your account profile. You may also reach out to us at cfi@jmu.edu or (540) 568-4846.
