Applications for 2020-21 FLCs are due Friday, May 29
No matter how long you’ve taught, there is always something you can
learn from your colleagues. And if you generally prepare and teach your
classes in isolation, you may wish you had more opportunities to have
the kinds of conversations with colleagues from across the disciplines
that would enrich your teaching practice, help you improve student
engagement, and deepen your sense of belonging to a community of
scholars. Faculty Learning Communities
(FLCs) at UMBC fill this niche. The Faculty Development Center is
pleased to announce four new proposed topics for Faculty Learning
Communities for AY 2020-21:
- Effective Online Assessments (proposed by Cody Goolsby-Cole, Physics)
- Fostering Student Engagement Online: Approaches, Techniques, and Tools (proposed by FDC staff)
- Reason and Proportion (proposed by Beatrice Lauman, CNMS)
- Faculty Mentoring Faculty and Graduate Students (proposed by Suzanne Braunschweig, GES)
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 professional development award.
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 29. 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
2020-21.
To learn more about the FLC program: Please visit the FLC 2019-20 ThreadBox
where you can check out and comment on the current year’s FLCs’
presentations of findings and takeaways. You can also find descriptions
of next year’s FLCs in the ThreadBox and ask any questions about the
topics that you might have. Further general information about the FLC
program is available on our website.
Posted: May 11, 2020, 4:09 PM
