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Transformative Learning in the Humanities

Transformative Learning in the Humanities is a three-year initiative supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The grant supports public talks, symposia, and workshops as well as a series of intensive peer-to-peer faculty seminars for CUNY faculty at all ranks (including adjuncts) in the humanities, arts, and interpretive social sciences. The program focuses on equitable, creative, student-centered pedagogical research and methods designed for the rich diversity of CUNY students; greater recognition for the importance of teaching; and the role of an urgent and indispensable humanities for the future of CUNY students and a more just and equitable society.

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  • 3 More Events in the Pedagogy of Kindness Discussion Series

    From the Queens College Center for Teaching and Learning:

    This month marks the last few sessions of the CUNY-wide Pedagogy of Kindness discussion series. We invite any interested faculty to register for the remaining sessions, listed below.

    The Pedagogy of Kindness is a pedagogical approach focused on creating an atmosphere of consideration and care for each learner. This discussion series will build upon previous installments, where educators connected to learn more about building communities of inquiry.

    In this iteration of the discussion series, we expand on topics focusing on facilitating faculty excellence through both Pedagogy of Kindness and Universal Design Learning. Join us as we embark on a journey of care within our diverse CUNY community!

    • Session 8 (5/4): Setting Boundaries in the Classroom
    • Session 9 (5/11): Flipped Classroom Approach to Teaching
    • Session 10 (5/18): Humanizing the Classroom

    All sessions are virtual (via Zoom) from 12 noon to 1:30 pm. Register for any or all of the sessions here: https://forms.office.com/r/pfyMGL0xxY

    For event descriptions visit https://pokudl.commons.gc.cuny.edu/. If you have any questions, please reach out to CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu.

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