Large Courses Community of Practice

Hundreds of students sit in auditorium seating in a huge lecture class.

Whether you’re an experienced large course instructor or new to this format, find a supportive space to talk candidly with colleagues who understand the complexities of teaching at scale.

 

This informal, discussion-based group brings together instructors who regularly teach large courses to share teaching strategies, reflect on common struggles, celebrate successes, and learn from one another. Whether you’re a seasoned large-course instructor or newly navigating this course format, you’ll find support, practical ideas, and a space to talk candidly with colleagues who understand the complexities of teaching at scale. Monthly meeting topics will be participant-driven and facilitated by CATE staff.

 

  • Build a collaborative community of instructors who teach large-enrollment courses across disciplines
  • Identify and share effective strategies for managing and engaging large classes.

Monthly Meeting Times

This community of practice meets monthly, in-person in the Teaching Excellence Building room 201 (924. S. Morgan St.) on Thursdays from 10-11am:

  • Thursday, September 3
  • Thursday, October 1
  • Thursday, November 5
  • Thursday, December 3

Join the Large Courses Community of Practice

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Woods, Senior Associate Director, CATE and CIRTL at UIC, at lmwoods@uic.edu and Emily Potratz, Postdoctoral Research Associate and Visiting Lecturer at epotra2@uic.edu.