Reading Groups

Reading groups, offered several times each semester, provide up-to-date information on topics in effective teaching and give participants valuable experience in leading group discussions. For each session, readings are assigned in advance, and one to two PFF students guide the discussion, which generally lasts about 90 minutes.

Participation in a reading group is worth five activity points. Leading a reading group is worth ten activity points. Please register 48 hours prior to the scheduled reading group; if within the 48 hours you are still interested, please email PFF directly at gradpff@uc.edu.

In order for points to be added to your PFF record, you must complete an activity log and submit it via Canvas within one month of completing the group. 

The reading group assigned readings are posted on the Canvas page.

Monday, October 3rd to Friday, October 7th

This reading group will be held asynchronously via Google Classroom. Register to receive further instructions. 

Tuesday, November 1st - 2pm-3:30pm

This reading group will be held synchronously via Zoom. Register to receive further instructions. 

Wednesday, November 9th to Sunday, November 13th

This reading group will be held asynchronously via Google Classroom. Register to receive further instructions. 

Wednesday, November 16th from 11:30am-1pm

This reading group will be held synchronously via Zoom. Register to receive further instructions. 

Leaders should download these guidelines and consider them carefully as they plan to lead a reading group.

Guidelines for Leading In-Person Discussion Groups (PDF)

To view this document, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader, a free download.

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