Teaching Retreats
"This was a good refresher and helped me re-focus on teaching principles I had forgotten, or neglected. It was inspiring to be around people who are excited to teach better."
- May 2022 Teaching Retreat Attendee
January 2025 Retreat: Sherrod Library
A light bit of learning or work sessions, course reflection, and class revisions;
light breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks provided
Join us on Wednesday, January 8, 8:30 - 4:00, for a day of camaraderie, learning, and planning time to revise classes and get a
jump on spring course preps!
Our goals for this day are threefold:
- Create opportunities for solidarity, support, and community with your teaching peers on campus.
- Offer light opportunities to learn new approaches to teaching and planning from CTE staff.
- Provide dedicated time and space, as preferred, for focused, intentional revision & planning of spring classes.
(And we'll feed you along the way!)
Who can register? Anyone teaching classes at ETSU this spring!
Retreat Registration Form
Retreat Schedule
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8:30 - 9:00 Breakfast
Ease Into the Day
As you enjoy a light breakfast, chat with your teaching colleagues and build community. Get ready for a day of productivity!
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9:00 - 10:00 Opening Remarks & Planning for Disruption
Welcome and a Little Info
After a few minutes welcoming you to this day of learning, sharing, and class prep, Alison Barton will share some tips for how to plan your courses to be ready for any disruptions that might head our way.
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10:00 - 12:00 Course Prep Time
Course Prep Time: Morning
Find a spot in Sherrod to hunker down and work on getting your spring courses ready!
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12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
Lunch
Enjoy a lunch on us as you decompress, talk with colleagues, and refresh yourself for more productivity in the afternoon.
We will introduce a topic for discussion during this time, so that we can learn from one another!
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1:00 - 2:15 Course Prep Time
Course Prep Time: Afternoon I
Return to working intensively on getting your courses ready for spring. What new and innovative ideas might you include this time?
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2:15 - 2:30 Afternoon Snack Break
Afternoon Snack Break
Stretch your legs, grab a snack, and engage in more light conversation as you take a needed cognitive break. You've been working hard!
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2:30 - 3:45 Course Prep Time
Course Prep Time: Afternoon II
The last round of the day for preparing your spring courses. Please remember to return for our closure activity!
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3:45 - 4:00 Closure Activity & Prizes
It's a Wrap
We'll gather to bring closure to our day and offer some door prizes as a thank-you for spending your time with us today!