Educators gathered on the Niagara University campus Jan. 13 to discuss active and integrative learning during the university’s 19th annual Conference on Teaching and Learning.
Keynote speaker Carol A. Hurney, associate provost for teaching and learning at Colby College and founder of its Center for Teaching and Learning, opened the conference with a discussion about her journey to reinvent an introductory biology course for nonscience majors. The presentation included concrete, actionable steps instructors could use to make their classrooms radically inclusive and learner-centered, fostering learning experiences where students embrace curiosity and take intellectual risks.
Following the keynote address, attendees learned more about technology and emerging learning environments, innovative pedagogical approaches and course design, inclusive teaching practices, evidence-based learning, evaluation and assessment, academic success, and student engagement through workshops and presentations.
The conference closed by honoring Sharon Green, longtime coordinator of reading and writing services in the Academic Success Center at Niagara University, for her outstanding achievements and enduring commitment to student success. Green is a frequent presenter at state and national conferences and the author of “Sharon’s Simple Study Strategies for College Success” and “Reading Well: The Foundation for College Success.”
Niagara University’s Committee on College Teaching and Learning aims to build a learning community of faculty who are committed to exploring, developing, and implementing active learning/teaching strategies into their courses.
