Overview
The Center for Teaching and Academic Innovation and Office of Community Engagement and Partnerships is excited to offer a workshop series for Montclair faculty and staff interested in incorporating community-engaged teaching and learning (CETL) into a course or program.
This workshop series is designed for any level of experience — whether participants are brand new to community-engaged learning or are experienced practitioners looking to refresh their skills and discover new tools.
Schedule
| Topic | Schedule | Location |
| Workshop 1 – Connecting Classrooms and Communities with CETL | October 13, 11:30am – 1:30pm | Cole Hall 340 |
| Workshop 2 – Unlocking Application-Based Learning with CETL | November 10, 11:30am – 1:30pm | University Hall 5011 |
| Workshop 3 – Developing Reciprocal Community Partnerships with CETL | December 8, 11:30am – 1:30pm | University Hall 5011 |
| Workshop 4 – Best Practices in CETL | February 9, 11:30am – 1:30pm | University Hall 5011 |
Structure and Topics
The workshops are designed to provide participants an overview of community-engaged teaching and learning (CETL) theory and practice and develop an understanding of how CETL can support student learning and engagement.
Participants can apply the foundations of CETL practice to their own courses or syllabi with downloadable tools and adaptable sample activities.
Workshop 1 – Connecting Classrooms and Communities with CETL
- Understanding the core principles of community-engaged teaching and learning
- Exploring the purpose and value of integrating community partnerships into your curriculum
- Practical examples of how CETL adds value to courses and programs
- Resources, tools and strategies for incorporating CETL activities into your teaching
Workshop 2 – Unlocking Application-Based Learning with CETL
- Mapping community needs and student learning outcomes
- Orienting students to the principles, challenges, and rewards of community-engaged work
- Exploring reflective practice and alternative assessment methods
- Resources, tools and strategies for designing and running a CETL course
Workshop 3 – Developing Reciprocal Community Partnerships with CETL
- Identifying community partners, initiating contact, and framing collaboration
- Defining shared goals and understanding partner capacity to build mutually beneficial partnerships
- Building sustainable and equitable relationship beyond a single semester
- Assessing impact on the community partner
Workshop 4 – Best Practices in CETL
- Case studies of successful CETL courses across various disciplines
Contact
| Name | Title | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manveer Mann | Associate Professor | Feliciano School of Business, 583 | mannm@montclair.edu | |
| Joseph Yankus | Lead Instructional Designer | University Hall, 5100.43 | yankusj@montclair.edu |