Princeton is not only a community of research scholars, but a community of educators as well. We invite faculty to join the following groups to discuss their teaching practices and philosophies, to problem solve about challenges in the classroom and to share new ideas with one another. McGraw facilitates the organization of various faculty teaching communities and welcomes suggestions from faculty for new groups of special interest. Teaching in Community Our work with faculty is guided by the belief that teaching, like scholarship, benefits from careful reflection, active collaboration, purposeful innovation, and thoughtful assessment. To that end, we are excited to invite you to take part in tour fall 2024 faculty programming.For our full calendar and links to RSVP to our faculty workshops, presentations, round-tables and cohorts, please visit us at: https://mcgraw.princeton.edu/faculty/get-involved-mcgraw/workshops-and-events Subscribe to our TEACHPrinceton newsletter for updates on programming and resources throughout the year. Faculty Learning CommunitiesTeaching in Community These informal lunches provide a venue for sharing questions, experiences, and teaching "best practices" with supportive colleagues while exploring solutions to common challenges. Using Group WorkWednesday, September 18th, 2024 from 12:00-1:15pm, Frist 329, RSVP – Lunch will be provided.Group work can be a powerful way for students to engage our course content and learn from each other, but successful implementation requires purpose and planning. In this session, we will explore approaches to group work, from the preparation and execution to assessment. Best Practices for Peer ReviewWednesday, October 9th, 2024 12:00-1:15pm, Frist 329, RSVP – Lunch will be provided.Peer review–in which students give each other feedback –can foster metacognitive skills that help students become stronger thinkers, readers, and writers. By critiquing others’ work respectfully and constructively, students improve their own and become better collaborators. But how do we prepare students to become discerning readers of each other's work? In this session, featuring Marina Fedosik from the Princeton Writing Program, we will explore approaches to using peer review effectively in classrooms across disciplines. Creating Rubrics for Assignments of All KindsWednesday, November 20th, 2024 12:00-1:15pm, Frist 329, RSVP – Lunch will be provided.A rubric articulates your expectations for an assignment and, when shared with students, can help them to understand the assignment’s multiple components and their relative importance. Designing and using a rubric can make grading fairer and more efficient for you and your AIs. In the session, we will share approaches to rubric creation and use for assignments of all kinds. Alternative Grading Faculty Group For Princeton faculty interested in learning about and/or using innovative methods for grading students, including collaborative grading, specs grading and ungrading techniques. Meetings occur on an ad hoc basis. Email [email protected] for more information. STEM+ Teaching Group Aimed at Princeton faculty in science and engineering, this informal monthly gathering over lunch includes discussions of teaching in STEM+ spaces and learning from both research literature and shared classroom experiences. The group is particularly relevant to those teaching undergraduate courses in STEM, but all engaged in STEM teaching are welcome. Faculty interested in joining should email Colleen Richardson ([email protected]), Associate Director of the Undergraduate Learning Program, for further details and to join the listserv.Series, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM, Frist 330Tuesday, October 8thWednesday, November 6thThursday, December 5th Inclusive Teaching Book Club We will reconvene the Inclusive Teaching Book Club in the spring semester. Please email Jessica Del Vecchio with suggestions for books to read.
