The Teaching Center has a number of events and opportunities this semester. Details are provided below. The Teaching Center will email invitations and reminders for individual events and opportunities.
Lunch Discussions
Friday, January 21
Faculty Perspectives on Elements of Race in Our Teaching and Student Learning
Noon-1 p.m.
Zoom
In conjunction with MLK Week events
Date/Time TBD
Questions to Ask About Our Teaching
Thursday, February 17
Technology’s Impact on Human Learning
Guest Presenter: Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
JAAC, 4th Floor conference Center
Cosponsored with University Ministries
Thursday, March 3
Reconsidering Approaches to Grading Student Work
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Massey Boardroom, 4th Floor Massey Business Center
Monday, April 4
The Science of Learning and Innovative Teaching
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
JAAC, 4th Floor Conference Center
Mini-Workshop Series & Retreats
Circle of Trust Experiences
Facilitated by Judy Skeen
Retreats:
Monday, January 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Thursday, May 12, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lunch Breaks, Noon-1 p.m.
Monday, January 10 & Wednesday, April 6
Afternoon Pause, 3:30-5 p.m.
Monday, January 24 & Friday, April 8
Be Well BU and Student Learning
Wednesday, February 9 & Wednesday, March 30
Noon – 1 p.m.
Massey Boardroom, 4th Floor Massey Business Center
Advising Tips and Strategies
Wednesday, February 23
3:30-4:30 p.m.
JAAC 4098
Sabbatical Planning
Tuesday, March 8
2-3 p.m.
JAAC 4111
Teaching Center May Workshop
May 10-11
Reading Groups
February Reading Groups
All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
Tuesday Groups
8 – 9 a.m.; 3:30-4:30 p.m.
February 8, 15, 22
Wednesday Groups
Noon – 1 p.m.; 3:30-4:30 p.m.
February 9, 16, 23
Belmont Applied Teaching and Learning (BeATLe) Groups
The New Science of Learning: How to Learn in Harmony With Your Brain
Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead)
Dates, Times, and Locations TBD
Additional Deadlines and Opportunities to Note
February 1 – 18
Teaching Center Formative Reviews
Tuesday, February 8 – 4 p.m.
Deadline to submit Teaching Center Travel Grant application