Contemplative Pedagogy is an approach to teaching and learning that harnesses the present moment to achieve greater focus, purpose, reflection, and attention in the classroom. Regardless of discipline and educational context, contemplative practices can cultivate a more engaged and connected learning environment to transform the way students learn, process, and share information. Join us for […]
Life coaching is a thriving discipline focused on empathetic listening to help clients grow in various areas of their life. Although life coaching is quite different from typical advising and mentoring relationships with students, coaching tools may supplement and support these activities. This Lunch & Learn provides some background information about life coaching and how […]
The Cultural Life Program (CLP) provides enriching and challenging learning opportunities that engage members of the Furman community in a spectrum of issues, ideas, and artistic expressions from various disciplines and cultures. Whether you are a seasoned CLP pro, or considering your first proposal, you are invited to discuss the process of proposing a CLP […]
The science of learning can yield considerable insight and guidance in the quest to understand effective teaching and learning strategies. In this session, join Assistant Professor of Psychology Adam Putnam to learn more about several learning principles that have emerged from research in cognitive science as well as several persistent myths about the learning process. […]
Special Collections and Archives offers 2 short summer fellowships for Furman faculty each year. Fellows explore our collections and liaise with library faculty and staff with an eye to enhancing an existing course or developing new course assignments or content to engage students with Furman’s rare and unique books, manuscripts, documents, and objects. Come to […]
Integrating technology into your pedagogy can allow tech-savvy students to engage in project-based learning in authentic and relevant ways that increase both engagement and motivation to learn. In this session, hear from three colleagues who have incorporated the use of drones in Furman courses and research projects before brainstorming opportunities to use similar technology in […]
Finding time to do the deep work of writing can be challenging. Sometimes, the support of an accountability group or coach can help clarify writing goals, redefine attitudes toward writing, and help foment a daily (or regular!) writing practice. Join faculty who have recently worked with coaching or writing accountability groups to learn more about […]
Artificial intelligence is all the rage of late but should educators be afraid, excited, or both about the implications for our profession and for the classroom? Can educators embrace AI’s potential while ensuring their students still learn the value of creating original work? How might we use the power of AI responsibly in our own […]
Collecting mid-semester student feedback allows you to build upon the strengths of your course and address potential areas for improvement in real time before the end of the term. Even the most talented instructors can gain insights from carefully elicited student feedback. In this session, we will highlight support resources available at Furman to help […]
Collecting mid-semester student feedback allows you to build upon the strengths of your course and address potential areas for improvement in real time before the end of the term. Even the most talented instructors can gain insights from carefully elicited student feedback. In this session, we will highlight support resources available at Furman to help […]
Peer observations of teaching provide a powerful opportunity to explore, experience, and advance our teaching practice as a learning community. Both parties in a teaching observation interaction benefit from the process, although often feedback is expected to flow in one direction only. This session is designed to provide space for anyone who has recently observed […]
As we wind down from the fall semester and start looking forward to the spring, Writing Programs invites you all to join together for lunch in the Trustees’ Dining Room and conversation about teaching FYW. Those of you currently teaching FYW can pass the torch to your colleagues teaching FYW in the spring, and we […]
