Reinert Center’s 2026 Pedagogy Week

On August 10 – 14, the Reinert Center hosted Pedagogy Week, a week of workshops on a variety of teaching topics coinciding with new faculty orientation, graduate teaching assistant orientation, and the start of the new academic year. For those who were not able to attend, we have collected a few resources related to each workshop topic. We look forward to working with you throughout the 2026-27 academic year.

Introduction to Ignatian Pedagogy 

• Ignatian Pedagogical Paradigm : SLU – Saint Louis University 

Developing an Effective Syllabus

• Syllabus as Communication Tool
• Syllabus requirements for SLU

Interactive Learning Strategies for Inclusive and Engaged Classrooms:

• Alternatives of the Think-Pair-Share Activity Design
• Concept Mapping
• Considerations for Student Group Activities and Assignments

Adapting Your Teaching for Large Classes

• Tips for Using Student Names in Large Classes 
• Alternatives to the Think-Pair-Share Activity Design
• Promoting Student Interactions in Large Classrooms 

Establishing a Shared Foundation for Classroom Civility

• Identifying the Instructor’s Role in Classroom Civility 

Designing Icebreakers to Build Community and Course Connections 

• Using Icebreakers to Build Community and Introduce Skills
• Starting the Semester-Student Engagement
• Coffee Breaker