The Teaching & Learning Center

This Fall 2026 teaching circle will focus on engaging students in generative artificial intelligence conversations.  

How can we continue to discuss the challenges of generative AI tools with students while still preparing them for a world where AI is prevalent? How can we engage in critical conversations about the impact of AI tools on our thinking, our environment, and society? This circle will focus on strategies and techniques for holding productive AI conversations with your students.  

Schedule

All meetings are on Zoom from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on select Mondays.

Introductory Meeting (September 14)

• Welcome, introductions, share ideas and AI resources
• Homework: pick an idea, conduct initial research on own or using provided resources

Second Meeting - Sharing Learning (October 5)

• Participants share discoveries from their reading/research
• Homework: Draft a product

Third Meeting - Receiving Feedback (October 26)

• Product progress check-in with peer review and feedback   
• Homework: finalize product   

Fourth Meeting - Celebration (November 16)

• Presenting final product, reflection on the process, discussion of next steps 

Registration

To participate, complete the Fall 2026 Teaching Circle registration form by Monday, August 31. For questions or additional information, please contact the TLC at tlc@wcupa.edu.  

This fall 2026 teaching circle will focus on finding and creating solutions to teaching challenges. 

Do you have a teaching challenge that you want to resolve, but are struggling to find time to tackle the problem? Join this teaching circle for semi-structured support to help you engage the literature and design a solution to your specific teaching challenge with a 10-hour commitment over the semester.  

Schedule

All meetings are on Zoom and last one hour. 

Introductory Meeting (Wednesday, September 30 @ 1pm)

• Welcome, introductions, share ideas and resources
• Homework: pick an idea, conduct initial research on own or using provided resources

Second Meeting - Sharing Learning (Wednesday, October 14 @1pm)

• Participants share discoveries from their reading/research
• Homework: Draft a product

Third Meeting - Receiving Feedback (Wednesday, October 28 @1pm)

• Product progress check-in with peer review and feedback   
• Homework: finalize product   

Fourth Meeting - Celebration (Wednesday, November 11 @1pm)

• Presenting final product, reflection on the process, discussion of next steps 

Registration

To participate, complete the Fall 2026 Teaching Circle registration form by Monday, August 31. For questions or additional information, please contact the TLC at tlc@wcupa.edu.  

This Fall 2026 teaching circle will focus on helping faculty research and potentially implement a new or unique pedagogical approach. 

Do you have a particular pedagogical approach you've heard about and want to try, but haven’t had time to explore?  If so, this teaching circle is for you. Possible pedagogical approaches include:

• Sustainability pedagogy  
• Joy-centered pedagogy  
• Service learning
• Project based learning
• Alternative grading
• Or any other pedagogical approach you want to explore  

Schedule

The time commitment is approximately 10 hours over the semester split between four 1-hour Zoom gatherings and independent time for reading and product creation. This offering is a structured method, with built-in accountability to help you begin implementing a new pedagogical approach.  All meetings are on Zoom. Meeting times may be adjusted based on participant availability after the first meeting. 

Introductory Meeting (Thursday, September 10 – 12:30 – 1:30)

• Welcome, introductions, share ideas and resources
• Homework: pick an idea, conduct initial research independently or using provided resources

Second Meeting - Sharing Learning (Thursday, September 24)

• Participants share discoveries from their reading/research
• Homework: Draft  product

Third Meeting - Practical Implementation (Thursday, October 8)

• Product progress check-in with peer review and feedback   
• Homework: finalize product   

Fourth Meeting - Celebration (Thursday, October 22) 

• Presenting final product, reflection on the process, discussion of next steps 

Registration

To participate, complete the Fall 2026 Teaching Circle registration form by Monday, August 31. For questions or additional information, please contact the TLC at tlc@wcupa.edu.  

Whether you are new to teaching diverse communities courses or are a seasoned instructor in this area, this learning community offers a supportive space to share insights, develop pedagogical tools, and explore complementary approaches to teaching these courses. 

This teaching circle is based on the premise that we learn best from each other. We will share our experiences and explore challenges we face, the strategies we have tried, and the insights we have gained along the way. There are no expert presenters in the circle; instead, we will learn together through our stories and collective experiences. We invite you to bring your activities, discussion prompts, and stories about what works (and what does not) in your teaching context.   

Schedule

Meeting times will be determined based on participant availability after registration. 

Registration

To participate, complete the Fall 2026 Teaching Circle registration form by Monday, August 31. For questions or additional information, please contact the TLC at tlc@wcupa.edu.