The Faculty Development Center is pleased to announce five new proposed topics for Faculty Learning Communities (FLCs) for AY 2019-20:
- Contemplative Pedagogies: Mindfulness in the Classroom (Proposed by Janet Gross, English)
- Creating Authentic, Meaningful Course Projects (Proposed by Suzanne Lea, Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration and Policy)
- Less “Me,” More “We”: Supporting Students to Work and Learn in Teams (Proposed by Simon Stacey, Honors College)
- Radical Vulnerability in the Classroom: Creating Brave Spaces to Engage and Deepen Learning (Proposed by Lauren Hamilton Edwards, School of Public Policy)
- Seeing White: The Influence of Structural and Institutional Racism on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (Proposed by M. Nicole Belfiore, Social Work)
What are FLCs? Faculty
Learning Communities are groups of 6-12 self-selected faculty who are
co-learners, joining together across disciplines for a year-long exploration of specific evidence-based teaching practices. FLCs support
faculty in developing a new pedagogical approach, new kinds of
assignments, and/or new ways to assess student learning. Participants
who meet the attendance requirements (missing no more than 3 meetings
over the academic year) receive a stipend to be used for professional
development.
Who is eligible? All current faculty, as well as staff who teach, are encouraged to participate.
To apply: The application form contains descriptions of each of the proposed FLCs. Please submit your application to fdc@umbc.edu by Friday, May 24. Although you can only participate in one FLC, you may apply to more than one, ranking your choices on the application form. The FLCs that receive the greatest numbers of applicants will go forward as FDC-sponsored FLCs for 2019-20.
To learn more about the FLC program: Please come to the FLC End-of-Year Celebration on Friday, May 10, 12:00-1:30 p.m., in the Library Room 767. Lunch will be served. If you plan to attend, please register here by Friday, May 3. Participants in the current FLCs will present the outcomes of their work. The proposers of 2019-20 FLCs and FDC staff will be on hand to answer your questions. Further information about FLCs is available on our website: http://fdc.umbc.edu/learning-communities/faculty-learning-communities/.
