Teaching large enrollment courses (120+ students) presents unique challenges and opportunities. For instance, how do instructors build rapport, keep students engaged in class, assess their learning, promote inclusion, do group projects, have in-class discussion, manage administrative overhead, and make use of teaching assistants when scaling up?

In addition to challenges, there are also opportunities that instructors can take advantage of with large numbers – in-class demonstrations, comparing normative data with in-class live sampling, access to perspectives from a diverse group, and larger sample sizes for teaching and learning research projects.

Join us for a roundtable where you can compare notes, ask questions, brainstorm, and network with other faculty teaching large enrollment courses (~120+ students). This supportive, large-course community will work together to inspire creative solutions for the challenges that come with teaching so many students and spark innovative ideas that take advantage of the unique opportunities that large enrollments offer.

Participants can choose to attend all or only some of the three roundtables. Please register separately for each roundtable you wish to attend. Specific topics (see below) will be the focal point at each roundtable with flexibility for conversation about other questions that come up during discussion.

Light snacks and coffee/tea will be provided. Please include any accessibility needs, including dietary restrictions, in your registration details.

Space is limited!

Dates & Time: Wednesdays, 10:15 - 11:15 AM

• 1/29: Building rapport and a supportive learning environment
• 2/19: Maintaining engagement and active participation
• 3/12: Handling administrative overhead (e.g., emails, grading)

Location: The Union - Taylor 306

Facilitator: Robyn Kondrad, CHBS & CFI

Genre: Roundtable

Building confidence and skill in teaching and managing large enrollment courses

Our programs are intended for JMU faculty or staff only! If you are a student or administrator and would like to attend, please email cfi@jmu.edu with your request. Refer to the CFI Programs & Events webpage for detailed information and an instructional video on how to use the registration portal!

LOG IN: If this is your first time visiting the registration page, your account will be created automatically when you sign in with your JMU e-ID and password (DUO required). Be sure to clear your browser cache/cookies upon each visit to the registration page.

• Complete your profile information:
  • Update your college/division and department (use the search feature and/or select from the dropdown) and enter your Mail Stop Code (MSC) for your department on-campus mail.
  • Add comments about your dietary & accommodation needs at the bottom of the profile form. (This information is collected and stored with your online account for all future programs you may attend.)
• Once your profile is complete, you should see a status update as complete on your Dashboard (an overview of your account).

Register by 11:59 PM, the day before each respective program date.

If you find that you are unable to attend a scheduled event prior to the registration deadline, please return to your CFI Program Account and cancel your registration. If it is after the event registration deadline email cfi@jmu.edu as early as possible.

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.