Teaching with Joy
Synopsis
As we navigate ongoing challenges, Teaching with Joy invites us to connect with the fun and meaningful parts of pedagogy. We’ll provide space to pause, explore, create, connect with others – and yes, maybe even have a laugh. You’re warmly invited to our weekly Pedagogy Picnics and to our monthly gatherings facilitated by experts across campus.
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Teaching with Joy is a series of events that provide opportunities to have fun, connect with others, and explore – in other words, that remind us that teaching can be joyful. There are two different types of events: monthly Teaching with Joy events run by experts across campus with a focus on different topics related to joyous teaching, and a weekly Pedagogy Picnic for informal hangouts.
Teaching with Joy events
Each month, experts from different parts of the campus lead a 90-minute gathering to explore a different topic related to teaching that is joyous, energizing, or nourishing. Details will be added below and to our calendar as they are confirmed. Please sign up for the events so we can plan accordingly (and make sure we have enough swag!).
January 23, 3-4:30: mindfulness and pedagogy with Lorien Carter, Brown School
Pedagogy Picnic – in hibernation from Dec 13 until March
Meet me in the park! Pedagogy Picnics are an opportunity to get to know your colleagues and connect over a shared interest in teaching. Come chat, ask questions, laugh, or vent – we’re here for all of it! We’ll provide lemonade and tasty treats.
Past events:
Fall 2024:
Visual Thinking Strategies: Art for Learning and Well-Being with José Garza, Kemper Museum
Science of Happiness: Joyful Teaching and Learning with Tim Bono, Psychological & Brain Sciences and Student Affairs
Exploring the Art of Improv in Our Teaching Practices with Denise Leonard, Center for Teaching and Learning
The Power of Reflection: Finding Joy in Your Teaching Experience with Eric Fournier, Center for Teaching and Learning
Who do I contact if I have further questions or if I need more information?
Please contact Elina Salminen, Assistant Director for Educational Development, at elinasalminen@wustl.edu if you have questions or would like further information about the program.