Faculty Learning Communities: 2014-2015
A faculty learning community (FLC) meets regularly to explore a teaching topic that interests them. This interdisciplinary group researches the topic, reads together, and supports each other in making positive changes in the classroom. Since Fall 2013, members of the VU faculty have been involved in multiple FLCs each year.
Teaching Across Cultures
Lynn Grantz
As Valpo becomes more multicultural, faculty are beginning to experience some of the “growing pains” of working with a more diverse student body. In this FLC, we will increase our…
Read more »Beyond Textbooks: Using Online Resources in Your Classroom
Participants will read about, discuss, and implement online resources to enhance student learning and develop peer instruction. We will look at customizable Open Textbooks and also explore how we can…
Read more »Applying Memory Science to the Classroom & Doing Research to See If It Actually Works
Kieth Carlson
In recent years, great strides have been made in understanding human memory. This research suggests specific teaching methods that should increase students’ understanding of course materials. In this FLC, we…
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