Apply by Aug. 26 for CTL faculty learning community on experiential learning
The Foxfire approach to teaching and learning began in 1966 when a teacher and his students in Northeast Georgia conceived a new approach to education that was student-focused, authentic, and connected to community issues. This fall, incoming University students will be required to engage in experiential learning prior to the completion of their studies at UGA. As a result of this new requirement, it will be incumbent on faculty to provide the “kinds of hands-on experiences that enhance learning and position (students) for success after graduation.” Foxfire’s emphasis on authentic learning experiences provides opportunities for student leadership, ownership of learning, and connecting “students’ work with an audience far beyond the classroom.”
Faculty members engaged in this Faculty Learning Community will explore how to implement the Foxfire approach in their courses and programs and how to engage in research related to the implementation and outcomes of experiential learning.
For more information, contact
Kathy Thompson
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