Teaching Centre

Talking About Teaching is a discussion based session, that involves instructors and graduate students on campus. The format at these sessions changes from session to session, but the goal is very clear, to have a discussion about a teaching related topic. We promote a comfortable and laid back environment where the audience can be free to explore teaching concerns, ideas and more.

What happens at these sessions?

Sessions have taken place online, as world cafe small group discussions, and also as panel presentations followed by discussion. We try to experiment with new formats and find the best way to create a comfortable environment for discussion about teaching.

Past topics have included:

• The Life Course of the Professor
• Talking About Sex and Sexuality in the Classroom
• Talking About Student Writing: The Good, the Bad, and the Inappropriate
• Provoking Student Thinking
• Teaching for Conceptual Understanding
• and more...

There are usually 3 sessions held each semester. Sessions usually occur on Friday's from 2-4pm, but be sure to check out our events calendar for the latest information. We do offer refreshments such as wine, beer, juice, fruit and other snacks at our events. You may come for the wine but we are pretty sure you will stay for the great conversation.

Schedule of Events

Check out the events calendar for the next Talking About Teaching

Do You Have an Idea for a Talking About Teaching Event?

If you have a great idea for a discussion, please let us know, we will be glad to explore that idea with you and find the best way to present the idea to the audience.