In the classroom

Writing Group

July 20, 2021January 16, 2024
Balancing teaching & scholarship, Learning from Colleagues, writing
by admin

Due to “always on” culture and the countless personal and professional obligations facing faculty and staff,setting aside time for focused work is becoming more challenging. The Writing Group at MuhlenbergCollege offers writing and professional development support to community members as… Read More »Writing Group

Finding your way

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Beyond the classroom, In the classroom, Learning from Colleagues, new faculty orientation
by admin

This information is provided to new faculty during our New Faculty Orientation. News (yours and others) Hooray! You’ve just had an article published / had an op-ed based on your professional expertise published in a newspaper / appeared on a… Read More »Finding your way

So…When Do I Write?

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Balancing teaching & scholarship, Learning from Colleagues, new faculty orientation, writing
by admin

This New Faculty Orientation (NFO) session provided a space for new faculty to strategically plan out ways to make progress on their scholarship and to incorporate regular writing into their schedules. Some resources and tips were provided, and a hands-on… Read More »So…When Do I Write?

Assessment Strategies

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021
Beyond the classroom, course assessment, In the classroom, Learning from Colleagues, new faculty orientation, student evaluations
by admin

Assessment is an integral part of our development as teachers and mentors, and it can also track the impact of curricular changes, and improve our courses and the experiences of our students. Since there is not a one-size-fits-all approach when… Read More »Assessment Strategies

Facilitating Difficult Conversations in the classroom

March 8, 2021March 8, 2021
anti-racist teaching, discussion, In the classroom, Learning from Colleagues
by admin

New Faculty Orientation (NFO) Session October 27, 3:30-4:30 pm Tips and Strategies: From Holly Cate: This idea isn’t a new one by any means – it was part of Brooke Vick’s terrific Inclusive Pedagogy workshop. I feel like one of… Read More »Facilitating Difficult Conversations in the classroom

Mid-semester evaluation

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021
In the classroom, Learning from Colleagues, student evaluations
by Sara Vigneri

What’s going well in the class (that is, what is helping you learn, make the course interesting, etc.) What in the class could stand improvement (that is, what is too hard, what is confusing, what is boring about the class… Read More »Mid-semester evaluation

Mid-semester evaluation

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021
In the classroom, Learning from Colleagues, student evaluations
by Sara Vigneri

I usually allow twice as much space for answers. This is a condensed list of questions for colleagues to see. 1. List 3 things you have learned in this class so far. 2. What are you looking forward to learning… Read More »Mid-semester evaluation

mid-semester evaluation

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021
In the classroom, Learning from Colleagues, student evaluations
by Sara Vigneri

To what extent are the course readings both challenging and accessible? To what extent are the written assignments both challenging and manageable? How much do supplementary materials such as Blackboard (or handouts), videos, and group e-mail exchanges help clarify individual… Read More »mid-semester evaluation

Mid-semester evaluation

February 13, 2021February 13, 2021
In the classroom, Learning from Colleagues, student evaluations
by Sara Vigneri

This is a mid semester course evaluation I sometimes use. It is generic. I revise it by adding questions to fit the class. I like to prod them to think about their own actions/inactions with respect to how class is… Read More »Mid-semester evaluation

Discussion Questions

February 13, 2021February 21, 2021
discussion, In the classroom, Learning from Colleagues
by Sara Vigneri

I often provide students with a list of 4-6 discussion questions for a reading or film. Students must read the discussion questions before reading/viewing the assigned text. This focuses students’ attention on key concepts/scenes/tropes images etc and helps with note… Read More »Discussion Questions