Creative Teaching Salons

Creative Teaching Salons, held monthly through the academic year, provide a venue for engaging in exploratory and bold conversations on pedagogy with colleagues from across the campus. Held at the University Club, each Salon begins with a catalyzing question or topic  and then lets conversations emerge from the participants.  There is no set agenda. Wild ideas and insights on teaching are welcome and encouraged.

Join our conversation about teaching!

• Explore bold teaching techniques with colleagues
  
• Connect with instructors from different disciplines
  
• Snack on delicious food and beverages at the University Club

Save the Dates for 2016-2017

• Spring 2017
  • Wednesday, February 22, 2017 “How do students learn content, skills, and “ways of thinking” in your classes?”
  • Thursday, March 23, 2017 “What can we do to help students be critical researchers (especially now)?”
  • Wednesday, April 19, 2017 “How does student writing vary in different disciplines and different classes?”
• Fall 2016
  • Thursday, September 29, 2016 “Starting a new semester: how do you kick off a class”
    
  • Wednesday, October 26, 2016  “Assessing students: Can “grading” be a source of inspiration for personal growth?”
    
  • Thursday, November 17, 2016 “Online Teaching”

Sign up or show up!  Registration for Salons is optional.

Location

Tweet the hashtag #UMassCTS All Salons meet at the University Club.  Appetizers and soft drinks are provided courtesy of UMass Dining.  Come to talk with colleagues about teaching and stay after for dinner with family and friends if you wish.

Questions?
Tweet the hashtag #CreativeTeachingSalon and follow us @UMassCTSalon
ctsalon@umass.edu

Sponsored by:
Institute for Teaching Excellence and Faculty Development
UMass Amherst Information Technology
UMass Amherst Libraries
UMass Dining