Using Learning Circles to Support Faculty Professional Development
Learning Circles Support Faculty
Keywords:
Learning Circles, Faculty Professional Development, Learning CommunityAbstract
This Teaching Tip describes the creation of our long-term Learning Circle and how it has enhanced faculty professional development, teaching experience and job satisfcation. Our Learning Circle was developed to encourage collaboration and learning among faculty with a teaching appointment. Our small group met regularly to discuss research and books and to share ideas related to the implementation of new teaching strategies and improvement of teaching skills.
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References
Collay M., Dunlap D., Enloe W., and Gagnon G. W. (1998). Learning Circles. Creating Conditions for Professional Development. Corwin Press.
Himelein M. J., & Anderson H. L. (2020). Developing Community Among Faculty: Can Learning Circles Provide Psychosocial Benefits? The Journal of Faculty Development, 34, 23–29.
Rice G. T. (2017). Hitting Pause: 65 Lecture Breaks to Refresh and Reinforce Learning. Stylus Publishing, LLC.
