Nov 9, 2021: Microaffirmations

4 January 2022

Microaffirmations, as the name implies, are the opposite of microaggressions–small actions, gestures, and interactions that can make traditionally marginalized individuals feel more seen, welcome, and safe in their environment. Though…

Feb 16, 2021: What Does Learning Sound Like?

28 April 2021

This experimental “mini book group” addresses how teachers and students can help create a classroom atmosphere that generates fruitful discussions. In preparation, participants will read Chapter 7, “What Does Learning…

January 26, 2021: Well-being on Campus

26 March 2021

How can we help all students thrive at Carleton, especially given the unprecedented mental health challenges students are experiencing? Can we promote students’ well-being through our courses and our advising practices…

Winter Conference 2020: Student Panel

11 December 2020

Students speak about their experiences with the various teaching modes in the fall term (face-to-face, hybrid, mixed mode and online) and offer insights that will help the faculty design clearer…

Nov 10, 2020: What Supports Students, as Told By Alums and Current Students to Faculty

16 November 2020

The Supporting Students working group of the large summer faculty anti-racism discussion held two listening sessions, one with alums and one with current students, in response to their letters and…

Nov. 5, 2019: Self-Assessment as a Tool for Student Learning

18 November 2019

This session will address ways that faculty can incorporate self-assessment as one component of student feedback. Effective self-assessment encourages the development of metacognitive skills necessary for higher-order thinking. Faculty, staff,…

Sept. 24, 2019: Fostering Collegial Conversations about Teaching: Reflecting on LTC Programs and Brainstorming Options for the Future

3 October 2019

In addition to the weekly lunches, which are the most visible LTC activities, the LTC also offers an array of other programs to support teaching and learning, including teaching circles,…

Apr. 23, 2019: Carleton’s Community Board on Sexual Misconduct’s Impact on Teaching and Learning

30 April 2019

2019_04_23_LTC Lunch The Community Board on Sexual Misconduct (CBSM) is the college body charged with adjudicating complaints of student-to-student sexual misconduct. This session will be facilitated by Laura Riehle-Merrill, Carleton’s…

Jan 22, 2019: Class Act for Faculty and Staff: How We Talk about Socioeconomic Difference

24 January 2019

Class Act for Faculty and Staff: How We Talk about Socioeconomic Difference Class Act is a “for-students, by-students” space to discuss socioeconomic difference. This session will mirror that experience, encouraging…

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