Professional Learning Communities
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:
- to support the teaching and learning mission of the university.
- to provide a collegial, supportive, collaborative, and transdisciplinary environment for faculty to discuss and reflect on their practice as educators.
- to disseminate information on best-practices in teaching, pedagogy, and assessment of student learning, and to provide support to faculty with implementation.
- to build awareness and engage faculty in the scholarship of teaching.
- to disseminate information on high-impact practices and their role in promoting deep learning and student engagement.
First Gen Advocates PLC
Time and Location to be determined by group.
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
This participant-driven Professional Learning Community (PLC) is dedicated to fostering
a supportive network among first-generation faculty advocates. Our goal is to collaboratively explore and implement innovative pedagogy, effective
teaching practices, and active learning strategies that directly contribute to the
academic success of first-generation students. Participants will meet twice a month to explore the mentoring programs tailored to the unique needs of first-generation students, ensuring they thrive in
the classroom and beyond.
Topic: Developing a Mentoring Program for First Gen Students
Book: Developing and Implementing Promising Practices and Programs for First-Generation College Students
Editors: Charmaine Troy, Karen Jackson, Ben Pearce, and Diana Rowe *Available online through WKU Libraries linked above
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.
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