Purpose

practice teaching a (new) philosophical topic in an engaging, accessible, and public-facing way; get feedback on what did and didn't work

1 hour total
30 min teaching/activity
5-10 min q&a

20-25 min feedback

Purpose

share a new way of presenting a philosophical topic (either by direct demonstration or discussion of it); get feedback on new approach

50 min total
30 min presentation
20 min q&a

Purpose

discuss an issue, topic, or pressing challenge related to teaching philosophy/teaching in acade philosophy (e.g., inclusivity, ChatGPT, balancing workloads, political issues, etc.); consider possibly solutions or ways forward

1 hour total
5-15 min per presenter

20-25 min discussion

Purpose

what is philosophy? how do we communicate the nature of philosophy, its value, expertise, methods, & practitioners through our teaching? these talks should expand & challenge how we think of the aims, possibilities, values, & nature of teaching philosophy

50 min total
30 min presentation
20 min q&a

Purpose

present, compare, & discuss what makes for a good philosophy course; propose different through-line narratives for framing courses; promote ways of moving beyond the canon & organizing classes merely according to discrete content-units

30 min total

10-15min presentation

15-20 min q&a

Purpose

present and discuss an alternative approach to grading/assessment or a particular activity or assignment; share experiences and challenges with alternative grading/assessments

30 min total
10-15min presentation
15-20 min q&a

Purpose

share a bite-sized easy-to-implement "pro tip" or learning tool to improve teaching in philosophy

10 min total
5-7 min presentation
3-5 min q&a