Foundations in Teaching (FiT) is designed to support instructors 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 each month to build foundational knowledge before each session.  During the in-person sessions, you will experience hands-on activities and collaborative problem-solving.

Dates (Participants must attend all 4 workshops): 

Session 1: Friday, August 29, 2025 (12 - 3 pm), Rees-Jones Hall Incubator Lab

Session 2: Friday, September 26, 2025 (12 - 3 pm), Neeley 1520B

Session 3: Friday, October 24, 2025 (12 - 3 pm), Rees-Jones Hall Incubator Lab

Session 4: Friday, December 5, 2025 (12 - 3 pm), Rees-Jones Hall Incubator Lab