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 10 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.
Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting: Equity in the College Classroom
Theme(s):
Inclusive Teaching
Tuesday, February 7th
Tuesday, February 14th
Tuesday, February 21st
Tuesday, February 28th
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Note: This group has a limited number of seats. The sessions will be facilitated by the University of Miami and include faculty from Florida International University and Miami-Dade College.
Participants will receive the Zoom link and instructions for book pick-up via email.
Radical Hope: A Teaching Manifesto
Theme(s):
Learning Centered Teaching
Thursday, February 9th
Thursday, February 23rd
Thursday, March 9th
Thursday, March 23rd
2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Participants will receive the Zoom link and instructions for book pick up via email.
Designing and Delivering Effective Online Instruction: How to Engage Adult Learners
Theme(s):
Learning Centered Teaching
Thursday, March 2nd
Thursday, March 16th
Thursday, March 30th
Thursday, April 13th
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Virtual on Zoom
Participants will receive the Zoom link and instructions for book pick up via email.
Below you will find a list of our previous books by year.
Suggestions
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