This document is the official schedule and briefing guide for the 2026 Faculty Visitation Exchange hosted by the LEARN Partnership at the University of Illinois on October 6–7, 2026. It details the event's core objectives, provides institutional profiles for participating partner universities (Langston University, Purdue University, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, and Alcorn State University), and outlines the two-day itinerary, including campus tours, workshop sessions, speaker contacts, and location details.
This document outlines the detailed two-day schedule for the October 6–7, 2026 Faculty Visitation Exchange. It includes session timing, room locations, campus tours, interactive workshops, and contact information for event coordinators.
This presentation covers the 2026 Faculty Visitation Exchange hosted by the Learner-Centered Teaching Partnership at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign on October 6–7, 2026. It outlines collaborative goals, session prompts, and agendas focused on advancing learner-centered strategies, culturally relevant pedagogy, and joint funding initiatives across participating 1862 and 1890 Land-Grant institutions.
The Teacher Edition of The Values Game is a 30-minute professional development activity designed specifically for educators to uncover, discuss, and reflect on their core teaching values. Utilizing Knobloch's (2002) Views of Learning "Diamond" framework, participants analyze how their core teaching philosophies align or contrast across Teacher-Directed versus Learner-Centered discourse and Individual versus Social learning contexts.