Foundations in Teaching (FiT) is designed to support faculty and educators at all stages of their teaching careers—whether you are a graduate student preparing to teach for the first time, an adjunct balancing multiple courses, or a full-time faculty member seeking to refine your instructional approach. Rooted in the principles of Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning (2nd ed.) by James Lang, FiT offers practical, research-based strategies that can be applied across disciplines. The workshops emphasize a “small teaching” approach, focusing on incremental yet powerful changes that enhance student learning and engagement.

Format: FiT follows a flipped model, meaning you'll complete about 3 hours of pre-work for each workshop to build foundational knowledge before each session.  During the in-person sessions, you will experience hands-on activities and collaborative problem-solving.

Dates (Participants should plan to attend all 4 workshops): 

Session 1: Friday, May 15, 2026 (9 am -12 pm), BLUU Beck & Geren Conference Room

Session 2: Friday, May 29, 2026 (9 am - 12 pm), TBD

Session 3: Friday, June 12, 2026 (9 am - 12 pm), BLUU Miller Conference Room

Session 4: Friday, June 26, 2026 (9 am - 12 pm), BLUU Miller Conference Room