How Learning Works Book Club

Term: Fall 2025

Dates & Times: The course will meet 6 times throughout the Spring semester, see description for full schedule

Location: Online Only

Instructors: Jodie Brinkmann & Hannah Harris

Presented By: Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)

Description:

"How Learning Works: 8 Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching  

Join faculty across Virginia Tech’s campuses as we explore and discuss common teaching and learning challenges in a variety of contexts. Led by Virginia Tech faculty, Jodie Brinkmann, participants will discuss the process for practically incorporating the latest research into their teaching; explore effective, engaging, and relevant strategies for addressing teaching and learning challenges; and have opportunities to apply strategies this semester.

All meetings will be held virtually via Zoom and instructions for obtaining a free e-version of the book will be communicated following registration.

Meeting Schedule  

September 10, 2025, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. – Introductory Meeting

September 24, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Facilitator led group discussion of chapters 1 and 2 

October 8, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Facilitator led group discussion of chapters 3 and 4 

October 29, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Facilitator led group discussion of chapters 5 and 6 

November 12, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Facilitator led group discussion of chapters 7 and 8  

December 3, 2025, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Wrap-up discussion