STEM Pedagogy Journal Club

The Chicago Center for Teaching and Learning invites faculty and instructors to participate in the STEM Pedagogy Journal Club. This program provides an opportunity for faculty and instructors to engage with current research in STEM pedagogy and consider its relevance to teaching practices. Each session will focus on a recent journal article and will begin with a 10-15 minute overview of the article and relevant background information, followed by 30-45 minutes of collegial discussion about practical takeaways. Participants are welcome to attend any and all sessions that fit their interests and schedules and may join for specific portions of the event, such as the initial presentation. Lunch will be provided. See below for a list of articles and session dates for Winter Quarter 2026.

Winter 2026 Session Dates and Topics | Register Here

Meeting 1: Monday, January 26, 2026 | 12:30PM-1:20PM

Article: Moon, S., Jackson, M.A., Doherty, J.H., & Wenderoth, M.P. (2021) Evidence-based teaching practices correlate with exam performance in biology. PLoS ONE, 16(11). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0260789

Meeting 2: Thursday, February 19, 2026 | 12:30PM-1:20PM

Article: Pan, S.C., Sana, F., Samani, J., Cooke, J., & Kim, J.A. (2020). Learning from errors: students’ and instructors’ practices, attitudes, and beliefs. Memory, 28(9), 1105-1122. https://doi.org/10.1080/09658211.2020.1815790