A Community of Practice for Faculty
Fun, Fierce, Fiery
Creative, Community-based, Cool
Noble, Nifty, Nice
Welcome to FCN, a space for faculty to learn, collaborate, and support each other. We aim to enhance teaching practices, help create inclusive classrooms, and help each other. That's it.
FCN's Intentions and Driving Purpose
Create a Brave Space
Reflect, share, and grow without fear of judgment.
Encourage Collaboration
Learn through classroom observations and meaningful dialogue.
Share Resources
Learn from one another and have fun doing it.
Build Support Network
Create academic and social support for each other.
Maintaining a Brave, Safe Space to Cultivate Creativity
Celebrate Diversity
Respect diverse viewpoints and experiences.
Voluntary Participation
Participation driven by choice and comfort. Lean in as much or little as your comfortable.
Non-Evaluative Observations
Treat classroom visits as moments of celebration.
Privacy and Confidentiality
Honor privacy in all discussions and interactions. What happens in FCN, Stays in FCN.
Principles for Mindful Dialogue (abbreviated)
1. Intention to Learn
Listen to understand others' perspectives. Paraphrase and question to deepen understanding.
2. Intention to be of Benefit to Self and Others
Engage with empathy and curiosity. Avoid assuming what's best for others.
3. Intention to Seek to be a Clean Mirror
Reflect on your own biases and emotions. Avoid ignoring others' experiences.
4. Intention to Reflect Concise and Truthful Speech
Share speaking time and stay on topic. Let speech emerge from silence.
FCN Shared Agreements
Honor Contributions
Credit creators of shared resources and ideas.
Practice Transparency
Share resources with clear attribution and context (academic practice of integrity:)
Foster Trust
Approach sharing resources with intention to learn and grow.
Take Responsibility
Maintain integrity by modeling ethical behaviors.
How FCN Works
1. Team Collaboration
Work in teams of three. Discuss goals, expectations, and classes to observe. Big Rose reveal of teams happens on 9/5 in Michael's Backyard!
More details soon.
2. Classroom Observations
Visit each other's classes within the first 8-10 weeks, with the spirit of inquiry, and appreciation. We will also provide a list of folks open to folks visiting anytime they are teaching!
3. Gatherings
Attend any of our Friday work parties: drop into room 1096 anytime between 10-2. Snacks, and friends.
4. Resource Sharing
Contribute to a shared repository of teaching materials and books. Stay Tuned:) on location.
How to Participate
1. FCN is Fun!
Join us on 9/5 in Michaels Big backyard (details to follow) from 12:30-2:00
Food Provided
Teams Revealed
2. Share Contact Info
Provide your preferred contact for FCN. For your trio-team, and also for your FCN lead helpers (Skye Gentile, Cristy Pazera)
3. Contribute Resources
Share teaching materials and books with the network. More on this later.
4. Stay Connected
Exchange information with your core team and FCN contacts.
(Silent Auction)
You are invited!
