Teaching Roundtable Program
Williams College's Teaching Roundtable Program supports faculty in enhancing teaching methods through collaborative discussions and peer classroom observations in a supportive, non-evaluative setting.
Funder: Williams College : Faculty at Williams
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline for Spring semester)
Funding Amounts: $500 salary supplement per participant, plus six reimbursed lunches per group; incentive available up to three times per individual.
Summary: Supports faculty collaboration and pedagogical development through regular, non-evaluative discussions and classroom observations.
Description
The Teaching Roundtable Program is designed to foster the exchange of ideas about effective teaching among faculty in a collegial, supportive, and non-evaluative setting. Participants are organized into self-governed groups—typically of four faculty members—who meet regularly for discussions and observe each other’s teaching styles. The program encourages collaboration, mutual learning, and the cultivation of a supportive teaching community that extends beyond the program’s duration. The main goal is to develop pedagogy and promote collegiality among faculty members.
