The Women's Classical Caucus has partnered with Dr. Amy Pistone (Gonzaga University) and Dr. Ellen Lee (University of Pittsburgh) to design a series of workshops in July-August on student-centered learning in the university environment.

The workshop consists of two phases. In July, a series of interactive asynchronous modules will be released weekly and supplemented by an interactive virtual community (hosted via Discord). In August, participants can engage in special topic workshops live with Dr. Pistone and Dr. Lee, as well as other pedagogy experts and fellow participants. (N.B. These live sessions assume completion of the July modules).

Throughout the workshop, participants will explore different theories of teaching and learning, reflect on their own teaching styles and philosophies, and learn how to apply research on teaching and learning to all aspects of their teaching, from syllabi to assessments to instructional strategies. Participants who complete the series will leave with practical tips and activities that they can use in their classrooms and pedagogical frameworks they can use to continue developing their teaching practices.

A major goal of this series is to help form and strengthen a community of educators who are invested in improving their pedagogical practices and supporting one another as instructors and as people, this summer and in the future. To that end, this workshop series encourages participants to reflect and think critically about their teaching materials, practices, and philosophies so that they can continue to evolve as teachers throughout their careers.

The series is aimed primarily at college/university instructors based in North America whose teaching focuses on the ancient Mediterranean, but we welcome instructors of all levels, topics, and regions to participate.

JULY

Schedule of Asynchronous Modules:

Module 1: Introduction and Course Design Basics (released July 5)

Module 2: Equitable Teaching (released July 5)

Module 3: Designing a Syllabus (released July 12)

Module 4: Strategies for Instruction (released July 19)

Module 5: Strategies for Assessment (released July 26)

Module 6: Mental & Emotional Well-being for Instructors & Students (released July 26)

EARLY AUGUST

Schedule of LIVE/Synchronous workshops: TBD

We will send out a scheduling announcement and zoom links to registrants in mid-July to gauge interest in topics and availability for attending the live workshops in August.