Mentorship Communities/Programs

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Course Mentors is a peer-based program that is intended to be an interdisciplinary community of faculty who support one another in improving their teaching.

Connect with experienced mentors through our mentorship programs to support your professional development. These programs pair you with seasoned educators who offer valuable insights, advice, and support as you navigate your teaching career. Our mentors can help you develop effective teaching strategies, balance your professional responsibilities, and achieve your career goals. Join our mentorship community to benefit from the wisdom and experience of those who have successfully walked the path before you. 

 

Course Mentors Overview

Applications for Spring 2025 are closed. 

 

Course Mentors is a peer-based program that is intended to be a collegial, interdisciplinary community of faculty who support one another in improving their teaching through sharing ideas, experiences, and practices. 

How does it work?

Each Course Mentors group will focus on a specific teaching topic. The members of the group will be:

  • One lead faculty member
  • One instructional designer (for some groups)
  • Faculty members who are interested in improving or discussing their teaching skills based on the theme/topic.

During the spring semester, each Course Mentors group will meet to discuss their courses, identify common challenges, review educational literature, propose new activities or modes of interaction, and discuss plans to implement those changes. The faculty lead will focus on customized teaching support including sharing practices, peer consultation and feedback, and optional course observation. 

Course Mentors groups typically meet 4-5 times throughout the semester. Meeting dates are based on the overall availability of the group.

 

If you have any questions about the Course Mentors program, please feel free to contact miriam.lipsky@miami.edu. 

Course Mentor Themes/Topics

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  • Boosting Active Learning through Flipped Techniques

     Boosting Active Learning through Flipped Techniques

    This cohort will focus on topics such as an explanation of the "Flipped learning" concept, how to introduce study concepts before the class, implementing innovative practices during class, creating assessments during and after the class, and using educational technology to enhance student learning.

    Faculty Lead

    Yunqiu Wang

     

  • Rethinking your Assessment Strategy through Ungrading

    Rethinking your Assessment Strategy through Ungrading

    This cohort will focus on challenging assumptions behind traditional grading practices, de-centering grades in the classroom, providing detailed feedback and/or opportunities for revisions, and learning different approaches to support learning.

    Faculty Lead

    Melissa Burley

  • Let's Chat About Canes Chatbots

    Let's Chat About Canes Chatbots

    Join us for a Spring semester exploration of AI TA chatbots in education!

    In higher education, AI chatbots have been proven to be powerful and inclusive tools to enhance student learning and engagement. Faculty can create AI chatbots tailored to specific courses, to provide students personalized support, answer their course-related questions, and offer supplementary learning materials 24/7.

    Are you ready to take your teaching to the next level? Join us for a series of monthly meetings to learn how to create AI chatbots that can transform your classroom.

    • Designing Effective Chatbots: Discover strategies for crafting engaging and informative chatbot interactions.
    • Practical Applications: Explore real-world use cases of AI chatbots in various educational settings.
    • Technical Implementation: Gain hands-on experience in building and deploying your own chatbot.

    No prior AI experience required. We'll provide the guidance and support you need to succeed.

    Faculty Lead

    Derin Ural 

Give Us Feedback!

Interested in becoming a Faculty Lead? Or, would like to suggest new group themes/topics? We would love to hear from you! Contact us at PETAL@miami.edu

 

 

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