Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning

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Workshop: (Re)Designing Syllabi for Inclusive Classrooms that Support Learners & Instructors

Register here | Facilitator: Shelley Reid

Are you ready to align your current and future courses with university commitments to inclusive teaching? In this workshop, we will work to advance our understanding of inclusive course design and how to improve syllabi, assignments, and activities to be more inclusive for everyone in the space (including instructors!). During the session, we will have discussion time to focus on connecting these ideas with your course and your discipline. At the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a greater understanding of the potential considerations and options for (re)designing inclusive courses from the foundations to the rafters. This workshop is part of the AIEM-Teach four-part credential series for Mason faculty to engage in broadly inclusive education across all disciplines.

*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Pre-ITL Workshop: Designing, Teaching, and Assessing Reflective Assignments

Register Here | Facilitator: Thomas Polk

Want to more effectively guide students away from surface-level reflection toward deep, transformative learning? This workshop will introduce you to strategies for designing, teaching, and assessing reflective assignments. Participants will explore frameworks for guiding students’ reflective learning and consider their assignments in light of these frameworks. This workshop is ideal for faculty teaching experiential and project-based learning, including internships, clinicals, study abroad, Mason Apex, JS, community-engaged, and writing-intensive courses.

This event is part of our pre-ITL conference workshop series; however, attendance at ITL is not required.

*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Mini Course: Introduction to AI Inspired Pedagogies

Register Here | Facilitator: Laina Lockett

By now you’ve probably heard of ChatGPT or one of the other various new large language models (LLMs) that have taken the world by storm. But do you know how to deal with ever-evolving artificial intelligence technology as it relates to your teaching? In this mini course, you will be exposed to the basics of redesigning your course as it relates to learning outcomes and instructional activities. We will also explore how to get feedback from students regarding the changes that you make. This is a five-session program; successful completion will earn participants a level 2 CPD credential. Registration will be limited to the first 40 participants.
This mini-course runs weekly on Mondays, November 2 – November 30.

Dates of Sessions:
November 2, 2026 1:30-3:20PM
November 9, 2026 1:30-3:20PM
November 16, 2026 1:30-3:20PM
November 23, 2026 1:30-3:20PM
November 30, 2026 1:30-3:20PM

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Cluster: High Impact Practices Part 2

Register Here | Facilitator: Crystal Anderson

Are you interested in developing learning experiences where students can apply their skills and competencies in and beyond the classrooms? In the second of this two-part series, you will participate in two workshops. The Implementing High Impact Practices (Engage) workshop shows you how to get students involved in their own learning. The Grading High-Impact Practices (Assess) workshop shows you how to assess nonstandard cumulative assignments, like research, projects, or internships.

By completing Part 1 and Part 2, you can earn a CPD Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential as part of Stearns Center’s Continuing Professional Development program. If you also complete the Mason Core Enhancement “Solving the Puzzle” workshop, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification.

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Cluster: High Impact Practices Part 1

Register Here | Facilitator: Crystal Anderson

Are you interested in developing learning experiences where students can apply their skills and competencies in and beyond the classrooms? In this first of a two-part series, you will participate in two workshops. The Fundamentals of Effective Teaching (Required) workshop explains the critical elements of teaching today’s students. The High-Impact Practices (HIPs) and Applied Learning (Design) workshop shows you how to use transparent assignment design for courses with internships, undergraduate research and project-based learning.

By completing Part 1 and Part 2, you can earn a CPD Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential as part of Stearns Center’s Continuing Professional Development program. If you also complete the Mason Core Enhancement “Solving the Puzzle” workshop, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification.

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Cluster: High Impact Practices Part 2

Register Here | Facilitator: Crystal Anderson 

Are you interested in developing learning experiences where students can apply their skills and competencies in and beyond the classrooms? In the second of this two-part series, you will participate in two workshops. The Implementing High Impact Practices (Engage) workshop shows you how to get students involved in their own learning. The Grading High-Impact Practices (Assess) workshop shows you how to assess nonstandard cumulative assignments, like research, projects, or internships.

By completing Part 1 and Part 2, you can earn a CPD Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential as part of Stearns Center’s Continuing Professional Development program. If you also complete the Mason Core Enhancement “Solving the Puzzle” workshop, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification.

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Cluster: High Impact Practices Part 1

Register Here | Facilitator: Crystal Anderson

Are you interested in developing learning experiences where students can apply their skills and competencies in and beyond the classrooms? In this first of a two-part series, you will participate in two workshops. The Fundamentals of Effective Teaching (Required) workshop explains the critical elements of teaching today’s students. The High-Impact Practices (HIPs) and Applied Learning (Design) workshop shows you how to use transparent assignment design for courses with internships, undergraduate research and project-based learning.

By completing Part 1 and Part 2, you can earn a CPD Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential as part of Stearns Center’s Continuing Professional Development program. If you also complete the Mason Core Enhancement “Solving the Puzzle” workshop, you can earn the Level 1: Certified Mason Core Instructor Certification.

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Workshop: Providing Effective and Sustainable Feedback

Register Here | Facilitator: Katherine Miscavige

Want to develop a more sustainable and effective plan for providing feedback? This workshop focuses on key practices for increasing the impact and efficiency of the feedback you offer. We will explore the characteristics of effective feedback and strategies for implementing them.

This workshop is a CPD Level 1 Assess and is required for the Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential for the Continuing Professional Development Program.

*Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

Workshop: Providing Effective and Sustainable Feedback

Register Here | Facilitator: Katherine Miscavige

Want to develop a more sustainable and effective plan for providing feedback? This workshop focuses on key practices for increasing the impact and efficiency of the feedback you offer. We will explore the characteristics of effective feedback and strategies for implementing them.This workshop is a CPD Level 1 Assess and is required for the Level 1 Teaching Essentials Credential for the Continuing Professional Development Program.

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.

WAC Primer: Teaching Writing Across the Curriculum

Register Here| Facilitators: Thomas Polk & Katherine Miscavige 

Are you new to teaching a Writing Intensive course or looking for fresh ways to engage students through writing? WAC Primer is an engaging four session series designed to help faculty design writing assignments that advance meaningful student learning. Participants will explore effective assignment design, feedback and assessment practices, and active learning strategies for teaching writing in any discipline. WAC Primer offers a supportive, collaborative space to discover new approaches, reflect on your writing assignments, and connect with colleagues across campus who share a commitment to student learning.

Dates of Sessions:
August 28 11am-12pm
September 4 11am-12pm
September 11 11am-12pm
September 18 11am-12pm

* Adding to your calendar will not register you for the event; please register using the link above.