All full-time and part-time faculty are invited to participate in the Teaching Conversations program, a series of six workshops across the full academic year offered online through Zoom.
The Teaching Conversations (TC) program offers workshops topics covering multiple areas of the learning and teaching experience at UNG while fostering camaraderie and promoting teaching excellence and professional development. One of the most beneficial aspects of the program arises in the sharing of experiences and insights from our classroom practices.
In order to qualify for a program certificate, Teaching Conversations participants must attend a minimum of four of the six sessions offered during the academic year and answer some reflective questions about each session. After attending the required number of sessions, faculty must complete a two-page assessment of how program content influenced practices. If you must miss a required session, please make every attempt to contact CTLL prior to the session or up to a week after the session so alternative accommodations can be made. In most cases, you will be requested to register for another upcoming session if possible. A certificate cannot be earned by anyone who does not attend at least three sessions in person.
| Date | Facilitator | Topic | Location |
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| Wednesday, September 6, 2023 Noon to 1:00 p.m. |
Lori Furbush |
Creating Interactive Lectures Tired of seeing glazed looks from your students but don't want to abandon lectures? This workshop will discuss strategies to keep students engaged during class. |
Zoom |
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Wednesday, October 4, 2023 |
Kelly McFaden |
Navigating Difficult Discussions in the Classroom This workshop will introduce you to strategies for facilitating productive discussions on difficult or divisive topics in the classroom. |
Zoom |
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Wednesday, November 1, 2023 |
Lori Furbush and Nathan Price |
Finding Student Success Opportunities in Scholarship and Service The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on students, both academically and personally. Faculty can help students post-COVID by being understanding and flexible, providing resources and support, and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment. |
Zoom |
| Date | Facilitator | Topic | Location |
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| Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Noon to 1:00 p.m. |
Susan Brantley, Lori Furbush, and Nathan Price |
Building Student Study Skills The focus of this session will be to provide faculty with strategies for helping students develop effective study skills. Participants will learn about the different types of study skills, as well as how to assess students' individual needs. The workshop will also cover topics such as time management, note-taking, test-taking, and research. |
Zoom |
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Wednesday, March 6, 2024 |
Kelly McFaden and Lori Furbush |
Dealing with Disruptive Students This workshop will provide faculty with strategies for dealing with disruptive and offensive student behavior. Participants will learn how to identify and respond to disruptive behavior in a way that is both effective and respectful. The workshop will also cover topics such as setting clear expectations, building rapport with students, and classroom management strategies. |
Zoom |
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Wednesday, April 3, 2024 |
Nathan Price |
Undergraduate Research and Faculty Mentorship This workshop will explore the benefits of undergraduate research. Additionally, the team from the Center of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (CURCA) will discuss their efforts to diversify undergraduate research participants at UNG. |
Zoom |
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Friday, May 10, 2024 |
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Reflective Analysis Due |