CAT’s faculty reading groups are cross-disciplinary gatherings, offering faculty, adjuncts, and faculty development partners an opportunity to meet and discuss books, on a variety of topics related to teaching and learning, in a relaxed and safe environment.
Reading groups typically last three weeks (one 2-hour meeting per week) and are limited to 12 participants. Faculty may participate in only one reading group per semester. Registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Faculty who agree to participate in a reading group receive a complimentary copy of the book. Reading groups are facilitated by a member of the CAT staff, a faculty fellow or special guest.
We hope that you’ll consider joining a faculty reading group. It’s a great way to meet colleagues from across the university, and be inspired by their ideas and teaching experiences. You’ll find this semester’s list of reading group books below each with a link to register and instructions on how to get your complimentary copy of the book.
Please note: To ensure productive discussion, participants should be able to commit to all scheduled meetings; we ask that you review your calendar to confirm you can attend before signing up.
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI
Theme(s):
Learning-Centered Teaching
Wednesday, July 9
Wednesday, July 16
Wednesday, July 23
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Participants will receive the Zoom link and instructions for book pick-up via email.
New... Chapter Chats!
During Chapter Chats we explore a specific chapter, which is all you will need to read to prepare for the chat. Download individual chapters or the entire ebook through the FIU Library.
How Learning Works: 8 Research Based Principles for Smart Teaching
Theme(s):
Learning-Centered Teaching
Thursdays, May 15 and 22
Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26
Thursdays, July 3 and 10
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Participants will receive the Zoom link and instructions to access the readings via email.
Below you will find a list of our previous books by year.
Suggestions
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