INFORMATION FOR
Decolonization Goals Check in: https://wpunj.zoom.us/j/9311934814?omn=98872185425
Teaching in Turbulent Times: https://wpunj.zoom.us/j/96123000587#success
Seeing Our Adult Learners: A Teaching Circle to Share Pedagogical Practices
April 1 | 4:00–5:00 PM (Zoom: https://wpunj.zoom.us/j/98364079570#success)
Cohosted by Adult Learner Strategic CommitteeJoin us for an interactive teaching circle where participants will share insights, successes, and challenges from the classroom. Together, we’ll reflect on strategies that support adult learners and build inclusive learning environments.
Courageous Classrooms: Teaching Social Justice When Politics DividesThursday, April 10 | 12:30–2:00 PM (In-Person – Grant 223)
Cohosted by Professors Wendy Christensen & Danielle WallaceJoin us for an honest, constructive dialogue about navigating political polarization in the classroom. We’ll explore approaches to teaching social justice that are grounded in courage, care, and respect for diverse perspectives.
Teaching in Turbulent Times: Helping Students Navigate News
Thursday, April 24 | 4:00–5:00 PM (Zoom: https://wpunj.zoom.us/j/96123000587)
Cohosted by Professor Nick HirshonIn a fast-moving news cycle, faculty face the challenge of helping students critically engage with overwhelming media coverage. This panel will offer practical strategies for fostering media literacy and thoughtful discussion.
October, 2024
Book Club Part 2, Teaching with AI
In-Person Meeting: Thursday, October 31st, 12:30 - 1:30 PM in Paterson room, Library (213)
Online Session: Monday November 4th, 4:00 PM-5:00 online https://wpunj.zoom.us/j/98364079570
November, 2024
Instructional Strategies to Engage: Low-risk formative assessments, collaborative learning activities & authentic assignments
Online Session: Tuesday, November 12th, 12:30-1:30 online:https://wpunj.zoom.us/j/98364079570
Seeing our Adult Learners: Teaching Circle, November 14th , 5- 6 pm online
https://wpunj.zoom.us/j/98364079570
December, 2024
What Works Conference, December 16th 9am - 4:30pm
Session proposals are to be submitted via THIS LINK by November 4, with decisions anticipated by late November. Submissions should include:
• Session Title
• Name(s), title(s), and email(s) for each presenter
• Presentation style: Lecture, panel, student voice (panel with students), roundtable, or case study analysis
• Session Description (including session goals, 300 words max.)
• Plan for engaging attendees in light of the virtual format
• Panel session length: 25 minutes (mostly for single speakers, case study analysis and round table discussions) or 50 minutes (mostly for multiple speakers).
Criteria for selection include (a) clarity of proposal, (b) likely interest to session attendees, (c) evidence of impact, or prospective impact, on students, (d) potential for attendee application of learning, (e) how well the proposal applies to the conference theme.
Call for proposals due November 4
Location:
Cheng Library Room
120-C
(Inside the IRT Suite)
Fall 2023 Office Hours:
Phone:
973-720-3684