Graduate Student Teaching & Learning Book Discussion (In-person)
102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono
Week of Events
Monday, September 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
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September 8, 2026 -What is the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning? (Hybrid)
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September 8, 2026 -Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
What is the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning? (Hybrid)
Have you heard the term “SoTL” but aren't quite sure what it means? Have you been thinking intentionally about your teaching, collecting data, trying new approaches and wondering how to share what you are learning with others? This informal discussion welcomes seasoned SoTL practitioners, those new to the practice, and anyone curious about developing SoTL […]
Teaching Focus Hours (Hybrid)
Quiet, protected co-working time to make progress on your class prep. Need uninterrupted time to finish course prep, draft rubrics, or get through grading? Teaching Focus Hours offers a dedicated, distraction-free space to turn intention into finished work—right alongside your colleagues. This is a high-focus, low-distraction work session modeled after writing accountability groups. We spend […]
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, September 10, 2026
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September 10, 2026 -Graduate Student Teaching & Learning Book Discussion (In-person)
Graduate Student Teaching & Learning Book Discussion (In-person)
Book that we will be reading is Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto by Kevin Gannon, historian and educational developer. Elevate your teaching skills, expand your understanding of teaching in higher education and connect with other interested graduate students. Open to any and all graduate students – no teaching experience is required. The book will be provided to […]
Friday, September 11, 2026
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September 11, 2026 -Teaching Observation Partnerships
Teaching Observation Partnerships
Having someone observe your class can make you feel vulnerable. But what we hear time and again is that this program is worth it. It’s not about being evaluated—it’s about connecting with colleagues, seeing new possibilities, and focusing on the aspects of teaching you care about most. You decide what you want feedback on and how you want […]
