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.
Reading Group Schedule, Spring 2023
The reading group assigned readings are posted on the Canvas page.
You Just Graduated… Now What?
Date: Friday, January 20, 2023
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions.
Creating Classroom Participation and Discussion
Date: Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 PM
This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions.
The Balance Between Teaching and Research
Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Time: 1:30 - 3:00 PM
This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions.
Teaching What You Don't Know
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 PM
This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions.
Faculty Burnout
Date: Monday, April 10, 2023 through Friday, April 14, 2023
This reading group will be held asynchronously via Canvas discussion boards. Register to receive further instructions.
Reading Group Schedule, Summer 2023
- Thursday, May 11 from 6:00 - 7:30 PM: Inclusion & Diversity in Higher Ed, Part 1: Evidence Supporting Inclusion and Major Principles. This reading group will be held virtually on Teams.
- Sunday, June 18 through Saturday, June 24: Inclusion & Diversity in Higher Ed, Part 2: The Practice of Inclusive Teaching. This reading group will be held asynchronous via Canvas Discussion Boards.
- July 19 (Wednesday) from 6:00 - 7:30 PM: Inclusion & Diversity in Higher Ed, Part 3: Developing and Sustaining a Culture of Inclusive Teaching. This reading group will be held virtually on Teams.
Reading Group Schedule, Fall 2023
So You're Going to Be a New Professor...
Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions.
Mental Health for Students
Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions.
Is Tenure Staying? If So, How Do You Gain Tenure?
Date: Sunday, October 8, 2023 through Saturday, October 14, 2023
This reading group will be held asynchronously via Canvas discussion boards. Register to receive further instructions.
Student Engagement and Success
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Time: 3:30 - 5:00 PM
This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions.
Teaching Large Enrollment Courses
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 PM
This reading group will be held virtually via Teams. Register to receive further instructions.