Teaching-Learning Academy dialogue groups begin Oct. 7 and 8

The Teaching-Learning Academy, the campus-wide dialogue forum to study and enhance the learning environment at Western Washington University, starts the second week of fall quarter.  TLA welcomes faculty, staff, students and community members and offers four dialogue group options to accommodate busy schedules: Wednesdays and Thursdays from noon to 1:20 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 3:20.

Dialogue groups begin meeting Oct. 7 or 8, depending the group chosen, and meet every other week in the Learning Commons (Wilson Library 2 West) for a total of five times for the quarter. Fall quarter is when TLA designs its BIG question to study for the rest of the year, so it’s a great time to participate.

While the sessions last officially for 80 minutes, attendees are welcome to come for whatever time they have available. Many faculty and staff, for example, stay for the first 50 minutes as there is a logical break then.

Participants report that the TLA is a great place to connect with others outside their departments and to learn more about Western’s teaching and learning culture. Many say it also gives them a chance to take a breath and just listen to what others (especially students) really think. Others report delight in being able to advance real action steps in making Western an even better place to teach and learn.

For more information, see http://library.wwu.edu/tla To sign up for a regular dialogue group and get on the listserv, email shevell.thibou@wwu.edu.