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Professional Learning Communities for Faculty

Professional learning communities provide the opportunity for a group of interdisciplinary faculty to discuss and reflect on a variety of topics related to teaching, the scholarship of teaching, active and deep learning, and other forms of faculty life, including scholarly and creative activities.

The Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning coordinates and facilitates several professional learning communities each academic year:

1. to support the teaching and learning mission of the university;
2. to provide a collegial, supportive, collaborative, and transdisciplinary environment for faculty to discuss and reflect on their practice as educators;
3. to disseminate information on best-practices in teaching, pedagogy, and assessment of student learning, and to provide support to faculty with implementation;
4. to build awareness and engage faculty in the scholarship of teaching; and
5. to disseminate information on high-impact practices and their role in promoting deep learning and student engagement.

 

 

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First Gen Advocates PLC

Thursdays, beginning February 1ST, 2024

2:30PM-3:30PM Helm Library 3001

Facilitated by Cierra Waller

CITL Professional Learning Communities (PLC) provide the opportunity for a group of interdisciplinary faculty to discuss and reflect on a variety of topics related to teaching, the scholarship of teaching, active and deep learning, and other forms of faculty life, including scholarly and creative activities.  

First Gen Advocates PLC 
In this participant-driven professional learning community (PLC), we will aim to build community among first-generation faculty advocates, learn about the nuances of first-generation identity and experiences, and examine how to effectively help first-generation students succeed. Participants will engage with weekly readings, conduct self-reflection of current teaching practices, and explore how to optimize first-generation students’ experience. 

Time: 2:30 pm | Location: Commons 

Book: At the Intersection: Understanding and Supporting First-Generation Students 
Editors: Robert Longwell-Grice and Hope Longwell-Grice 

Dates & Tentative Readings: 

• Thursday, February 1 - Part 1 Selected Readings 
• Thursday, February 8 - Part 1 Selected Readings 
• Thursday, February 15 - Part 2 Selected Readings 
• Thursday, February 22 - Part 2 Selected Readings 
• Thursday, February 29 - Part 3 Selected Readings 
• Thursday, March 7 - Part 3 Selected Readings 
• Thursday, March 14 - Summative Conversation and Takeaways 

REGISTER

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If you have an idea for a PLC or wish to develop or lead one, please contact micah.logan@wku.edu at the Center for Innovative Teaching & Learning to discuss your ideas and interests. We would love to work with you.