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Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning

Facilitating constructive dialogue in the classroom

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

In an era of increasing polarization and rapid change, it is essential for faculty to learn to guide students from argument and towards constructive dialogue. This six-part series will support instructors in understanding constructive dialogue, the importance of proper preparation for it in your courses, as well as recognizing and responding to conflict.  Through practice, […]

Graduate Teaching Academy

Graduate Teaching Academy

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

The Graduate Teaching Academy (GTA) is a semester-long learning community for those interested in preparing for careers that involve teaching, inside and outside of academia. The GTA, which is open to ALL graduate students and post-docs, is a place for learning about effective teaching practices and strategies, connecting with peers, and developing your own understandings about […]

The Scholarship of Teaching & Learning Writing Cirlce

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

The SoTL Writing Circle is a new initiative designed to strengthen and expand faculty scholarship programming through a supportive, semester-long writing community. Open to both new and experienced scholars of teaching and learning, this program offers a structured space for faculty to develop, draft, and refine Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) projects—whether preparing an […]

Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP)

Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP)

102 Fernald Hall 102 Fernald Hall, Orono

Observe. Reflect. Connect. The Teaching Observation Partnership (TOP) is a semester-long faculty learning community designed to spark new insights into your teaching through peer observation and reflective dialogue. This program is formative, collaborative, and fully faculty-driven—and that’s what makes it powerful. Fall 2025 Cohort | Student Engagement and High Impact Practices Alternating Tuesdays from 12:30-1:45pm […]

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