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Upcoming workshops and courses
Apr 23 | Strategies for facilitating dialogue
Join a panel of faculty colleagues from UW Bothell, Tacoma, and Seattle as they share strategies for empowering students to engage in productive dialogue across difference.
May 7 | Building social connection in large classes
This session introduces UW’s Five for Flourishing Initiative, a project designed to foster social connection and belonging among students in large enrollment courses.
May 21 | Relevant teaching
This conversation is designed to introduce the core element of relevance (see Faculty Code Section 24-32) and showcase instructors who have helped students understand the relevance of what they are learning to future learning at and beyond the UW.
Core elements of effective teaching
The UW Faculty Senate recently updated the Faculty Code to ensure that teaching at UW is: aligned, inclusive and equitable, active and engaged, growth oriented, and relevant. Taken together, these elements of effective teaching can help instructors create more effective learning environments. Learn how to incorporate these elements into your teaching.
Faculty spotlight
Learn about featured faculty members, including Sílvia da Costa Ferreira, whose teaching focuses on honoring linguistic diversity and fostering authentic student writing.
Course Alignment Clinic
Applications are open for the new Course Alignment Clinic. This clinic helps instructors meet new UW Faculty Code expectations by aligning their courses around clear learning outcomes. Applications are due May 22.
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