Student Panel to Join Next Teaching Circle

The “Understanding Student Stress During the Pandemic and Beyond” Teaching Circle will meet again on March 30 at 1:00 pm to resume discussion focused on current stresses students are facing. Colleagues are encouraged to join as facilitator Assistant Professor of Political Science Alexander Cohen welcomes student guest panelists to give their perspectives on this timely, important topic. Thanks to all if you were able to join our first meeting. For those who were unable to attend, we look forward to hopefully seeing you in the future

This Teaching Circle meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 1:00pm via Zoom to share discussions around student stress at Clarkson University. Participants discuss questions such as: how do students experience stress, especially under these new extreme conditions? Where are their pain points? What are the consequences? And how can we balance academic rigor with compassionate education? More on Teaching Circles below. 

All are welcome. Get started today:

Teaching Circles Overview:

The Institute for STEM Education and the Teaching Mentoring Program Committee sponsor Clarkson University’s Teaching Circles Program.  First launched in Spring 2020, Teaching Circles are intended to host communities interested in sharing concerns and interests around topics of interest related to teaching and learning. Teaching circles are safe spaces in which colleagues (1) generate and share developments related to teaching, (2) ideate innovations or interventions designed to enhance student learning, (3) seek scholarly research and resources to inform and support implementation of trials. 

Suggest a circle topic or start your own: Our aim is to grow the number of circles based on topics and interest from within the Clarkson community. You can help shape this program with your willingness to get involved. Suggest a topic, facilitate a circle or contribute suggestions. More on this in Moodle.

When applicable, teaching circles will contribute to Clarkson’s greater community of teaching and learning through presentations/publication of findings to colleagues. 

Participation is open to any faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants, and is not restricted to STEM fields or instructional modality.  Read below for more information. Contact us at teaching@clarkson.edu with any questions or reach out if you would like to pose a Teaching Circle topic.

What to expect:

  1. Each circle will be theme or topic focused and is guided by a facilitator or co-facilitators. Facilitators are responsible for organizing circle meetings, posting to the circle’s online forum, circle goal setting & check ins, facilitate discussions, arranging for outside expertise (speakers, guest contributors, etc) and encouraging members to contribute fully.  Facilitators volunteer in this leadership role for professional development and exploration of topics of interest. 
  2. Circle Rules:
  • Join as many circles as you like
  • Drop out of a circle at any time
  • Participate actively  
  • Be respectful and inclusive
  1. Teaching circle members will engage in active discussion and contribution is encouraged. Circles meet via Zoom for bi-weekly discussions and will have a home in a Moodle course, as a platform for hosting/sharing resources, facilitating online discussion.

How to Join Teaching Circles:

Click to enroll in the Teaching Circles course in Moodle and complete the Choose a Teaching Circle activity.  

For questions, contact a Teaching Mentoring Program Committee Member:

Alexander Cohen, acohen@clarkson.edu

Kathleen Kavanagh, kkavanag@clarkson.edu

Laura Perry, lperry@clarkson.edu

Christopher Robinson, crobinso@clarkson.edu

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