The TILT-sponsored Teaching Squares offers teaching faculty an opportunity to observe colleagues in action and reflect on their own teaching practices. A teaching square is a group of four instructors who agree to observe each other a few times during a semester, using an agreed upon set of observation norms. Participants are coached in setting a personal teaching goal “‹using the Teaching Effectiveness Framework and then observe others to give feedback and reflect on their own practice. The program is designed to be a non-evaluative, supportive and growth-based process. Teaching Squares are available for faculty teaching residential, hybrid, and online courses. Attend this informational session to see if Teaching Squares is a good fit for you!
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An Introduction to Teaching Squares: A Peer Observation Program
Upcoming Events
Writing a Teaching Philosophy Presentation
As instructors in higher education, it is increasingly important to have an individual teaching philosophy when applying for college or university faculty positions or when undergoing promotion reviews. This workshop...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Wed., July 8, 2026
- Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
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AI Teaching and Learning Symposium
This half-day event features a remote keynote by Professor Stuart Selber (Penn State), a faculty panel, and interactive Engagement Stations showcasing teaching strategies and innovations. Professor Selber’s work on digital...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., August 10, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: LSC Theater
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Classroom Strategies: Optimize Your Time and Increase Student Engagement
Do you ever avoid student discussions because it's too difficult to get their attention, wasting precious classroom time? What about the beginning or end of class? Do students wander in...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Wed., August 19, 2026
- Time: 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
- Location: TILT 104
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Event Details
An Introduction to Teaching Squares: A Peer Observation Program
Upcoming Events
Writing a Teaching Philosophy Presentation
As instructors in higher education, it is increasingly important to have an individual teaching philosophy when applying for college or university faculty positions or when undergoing promotion reviews. This workshop...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Wed., July 8, 2026
- Time: 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm
- Register for this event
AI Teaching and Learning Symposium
This half-day event features a remote keynote by Professor Stuart Selber (Penn State), a faculty panel, and interactive Engagement Stations showcasing teaching strategies and innovations. Professor Selber’s work on digital...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Mon., August 10, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm
- Location: LSC Theater
- Register for this event
Classroom Strategies: Optimize Your Time and Increase Student Engagement
Do you ever avoid student discussions because it's too difficult to get their attention, wasting precious classroom time? What about the beginning or end of class? Do students wander in...(Go to event for more details.)
- Date: Wed., August 19, 2026
- Time: 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm
- Location: TILT 104
- Register for this event
