Learning Communities
A learning community is an intentionally formed group that seeks to support and
advance the learning of each of its members on a selected topic or topics (Lening
et al., 2013, p. 7).
In an attempt to facilitate and support the advancement of teaching at WVU, the Teaching and Learning Commons, in conjunction with TLC Faculty Associates, coordinates several learning communities. They provide the opportunity to collaboratively develop creative solutions to instructional challenges, share and learn effective instructional strategies with colleagues, and participate in a community of colleagues with similar interests.
Due to the current budgetary challenges, LCs are on hold until further notice.
Learning Communities That Existed During 2022–2023
Learning Community | Features |
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Effective Teaching Based on the ACUE Framework
Contact: Teaching and Learning Commons TLCommons@mail.wvu.edu Target Audience: All instructors including full-time, part-time, and graduate teaching assistants at any of the WVU campuses (Morgantown, Beckley, Keyser, and Charleston). |
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Humanities
Contact: Alyssa Beall Alyssa.Beall@mail.wvu.edu Target Audience: Faculty members in Humanities disciplines |
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STEM
Contact: Jennifer Stueckle Jennifer.Stueckle@mail.wvu.edu Target Audience: Faculty members in Science (including Health Sciences), Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics |
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Teaching
Contact: Jeremy Roberts Jeremy.Roberts@mail.wvu.edu Target Audience: All instructors (full- and part-time and graduate teaching assistants) of all teaching subjects and disciplines |
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Lening, O. T., Hill, D. M., Saunders, K. P., Solan, A., & Stokes, A.. (2013.) Powerful learning outcomes: A guide to developing student, faculty, and professional learning communities to improve student success and organizational effectiveness. Stylus: Sterling, VA.