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What are Sharing Communities?

The NTLC's Sharing Communities are groups of faculty members who investigate challenges faced in Higher Education with the common goal of improving teaching and simultaneously improving student learning. These Sharing Communities can last for one or more semesters and usually consist of 6-10 faculty members, but some grow to be much larger. The Center typically offers several Sharing Communities each year and invites all instructors to participate in one or more of them. Interested individuals or groups may propose a Community topic by completing an application. You are invited to join one or more of these collegial groups. 

The Joy of Teaching Book/Discussion Exchange

Academic Staff, adjuncts and other new faculty members who have not previously taught or who desire to expand their knowledge of all aspects of teaching are invited to join this book reading and discussion session. This group meets once a month to talk about different sections of a book. Guest speakers may be invited on occasion to join the group. 

The NTLC is willing to purchase several copies of the book to loan to instructors, however, participants might wish to purchase their own copies to keep for their personal libraries.

Teaching Strategies: Even More Ways to Engage Students and Assess Learning

Faculty and instructional staff will discuss formative teaching strategies, share course application ideas, and exchange resources. Group conversations will be based on reading the book, Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers, by Thomas Angelo and K. Patricia Cross. The NTLC is seeking both participants and those eager to facilitate this special Sharing Community.

The first meeting for this Sharing community is scheduled for Wednesday, October 17th from 3:35-4:30 p.m. in Millennium Hall, room 301.