WCC Reflective Pedagogy Series

In the Summer of 2021, the WCC commissioned members Dr. Amy Pistone and Dr. Ellen Lee, both experts on cutting-edge pedagogical techniques, to create a pedagogy series for our members covering the latest theories and best practices for student-centered, reflective pedagogy.

They created a series of self-paced modules with videos and resources for WCC members, which you can view here. While the original program was interactive with weekly meetings, we are making these materials available to all of our members, year round.

The WCC will continue to build programming to supplement this Reflective Pedagogy series throughout the year. Stay tuned for future pedagogy offerings!

Resources

Past WCC Pedagogy Programs

  • Reflective Pedagogy Series

    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.

    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)

    Workshop website and modules: https://sites.google.com/view/reflective-pedagogy/home?authuser=0

    Registration Closed

  • Teaching about Sexual Violence in the Classics Classroom

    DATE: August 11, 2021 (Wednesday)
    TIME: 1pm EST / 10am PST

    How do we talk about ancient materials that feature sexual violence with our students? How do we frame ancient stories about rape and consent, while teaching on campuses where many students are likely to have experienced sexual violence themselves? This workshop will invite participants to think through the pedagogical and ethical considerations around teaching materials that include sexual violence. To help us consider how we may guide students through difficult material, we will pair two readings: Donna Zuckerberg’s “How to Teach an Ancient Rape Joke” with Nicole Bedera’s “Beyond Trigger Warnings: A Survivor-Centered Approach to Teaching on Sexual Violence and Avoiding Institutional Betrayal.” Participants will leave this workshop with concrete strategies for managing class discussions around sexual violence and applying best practices of trauma-informed pedagogy to their own classrooms.

    Registration Closed

  • Lessons from Pandemic Pedagogy

    DATE: August 16, 2021 (Monday)
    TIME: 1pm EST / 10am PST

    We’ve made it through over a year of crisis teaching and learning. What pedagogical lessons have we learned? What have we learned about ourselves as instructors? This workshop will provide space for collaborative conversation about what we have learned and what we should plan to keep (or cut), even as our institutions move toward a “return to normal.” Participants will engage in both group discussion to share successful strategies and individual reflection to begin to form priorities for Fall and beyond.

    Registration Closed