Pedagogies of Place: A Faculty Development Workshop About Teaching in Queens
Facilitated by: Lindsey Albracht (English), Eric Goldfischer (Urban Studies), Soniya Munshi (CETLL/Urban Studies), Leila Walker (Library), and Amy Wan (English)
Dates: June 15, 16, and 17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Muyskens Conference Room, ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED
Applications due Monday, April 20, 11:59 p.m.
This workshopÌýinvites QC faculty toÌý³¦´Ç²Ô²õ¾±»å±ð°ùÌýtheir pedagogy in the context of the place we call Queens.ÌýDrawing from interdisciplinary approaches to place-based education and pedagogies of writing,Ìýthis three-day in-personÌýworkshop will include a mix of hands-on activities, hearing from different people across campus, and time to work on projects.Ìý(See our Commons site for )Ìý
This workshop will support faculty to:
- Learn more about place-based pedagogical practices and the specificity ofÌýutilizingÌýplace-based pedagogy in Queens
- Work on a teachingÌýproject that actively engages with local context (e.g.ÌýÌýcreating course assignments,Ìýdeveloping course materials,Ìý(re-)designing syllabi,Ìýdeveloping relationships with community-based organizations and/or off-campus institutions)Ìý
- Consider the teaching of writing and communication within context (whether disciplinary, institutional,ÌýpersonalÌýor political) to students through meaningful assignment design, feedback, assignment sequencing, and cultivating voiceÌý
- Build community with colleagues across the college
Faculty participants will commit to:
- Attend the workshop in-person on June 15, 16, 17
- Review workshop materials (e.g. readings, videos) as assigned
- Develop an to be shared through CETLL and by June 30, 2026.Ìý Revisions will be due by August 1, 2026.
Participants that fulfill the above commitments will receive a $2,000 stipend and a certificate of completion.
Who should apply?
This workshop is open to all faculty members at ºì¶¹ÊÓƵ.
No expertise or previous training is necessary, and all disciplines are welcome. The seminar will be a chance to talk about teaching and learn from peers; it will be welcoming to all participants who are interested in being more comfortable with their teaching.ÌýÌý
We especially encourage pre-tenure/CCE and part-time faculty to apply as well as mid-career faculty who would like the opportunity to re-engage with their teaching.Ìý
Applications due Monday, April 20, 11:59 p.m.
Hosted by CETLL and co-sponsored by the QC Library’s OER Initiative, funded by N.Y.S Open Educational Resources Grant