Event Information
Teaching Day, a signature and beloved CTE event, celebrates a vibrant community in which all GW educators collaborate, innovate, and feel supported in their teaching. We dedicate a full day to celebrating teaching through dynamic sessions from GW educators, a lunch and keynote, and other opportunities to connect with colleagues. We welcome attendance for all or any part of the day, as we understand that people have many responsibilities. Join us in deepening our relationships with each other and in celebrating the exciting work colleagues are doing to foster transformative learning at GW!
Date: Friday, October 2, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Location: 3rd Floor, University Student Center, 800 21st Street NW, Washington, DC 20052
This year, we invite all GW educators to contribute to the program as we re-envision the event as by the community, for the community.
Submit a Proposal to Present at Teaching Day
We invite all GW educators, including full- and part-time faculty, graduate students, and staff with teaching roles, to submit session proposals for Teaching Day 2026! We welcome proposals on any topic that supports our mission of preparing educators to foster transformative learning at GW. There are three session types to choose from: interactive session, panel discussion, and quick talk.
Some questions to inspire your proposal:
- Do you have a creative approach to a common teaching challenge?
- Have you been experimenting with new tools or pedagogical approaches that you want to share with others?
- How have you modified your courses and assignments in response to AI and other emerging technologies?
- How are you fostering human connection, community, and belonging in your classes?
- What is one teaching experiment that didn’t go as planned, and what did you learn?
Key Dates
Proposals Due
May 31, 2026
Notification of Acceptance
June 30, 2026
Teaching Day
October 2, 2026
We strive to create a program that is balanced in topics and representative of diverse perspectives and experiences at GW. Due to a limited number of session slots, we may not be able to accept all proposals. Interested in submitting a proposal but want to talk through an idea first? Please reach out to teaching@gwu.edu!
Submit a Teaching Day Proposal by May 31, 2026
Proposal Guidelines
On the proposal form, you will be asked to provide the following information. We recommend that you prepare it in a separate document before submitting.
Corresponding/Lead Presenter
Name, Email, School, Department, Role
Additional Presenter(s), if applicable
Name, Email, School, Department, Role
Note: You can add or adjust presenters at any point before Teaching Day. There is also space in the form to indicate that you are not sure yet about additional presenter(s), but would like CTE to help you identify potential co-presenters.
Session Information
| Session Type | Time Allotted | Audience Engagement | Number of Presenters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Talk | 10 minutes | Low | 1–3 |
| Interactive Session | 45 minutes | Medium/high | 1 or more |
| Panel Discussion | 45 minutes | Low/medium | 3 or more (including a moderator) |
- Session Type
- Quick Talk: A 10-minute presentation by an individual or small group of people, to introduce an idea. Talks will be grouped together around a similar theme.
- Interactive Session: A 45-minute presentation by an individual or small group of people, to workshop or discuss an idea in more detail.
- Panel Discussion: A 45-minute session with a moderator and 2+ panelists to present different perspectives on a topic and then facilitate question and answer with the audience.
- Title of Session (10 words or fewer)
- Learning Objectives: 2–4 session learning objectives that describe the knowledge and/or skills attendees will gain as a result of attending the session.
- Abstract: A short (50–60 words) description of your session, which will appear in the conference program. An effective abstract summarizes the why, what, and how of your session.
- Session Description: A detailed description of the session for proposal reviewers (200–300 words). The session description should address the following:
- Goal/Purpose: What is the focus of the session, and why should GW educators attend? Who is the intended audience? What impact do you hope for the session to have?
- Relevance: What makes this session important to GW educators right now?
- Facilitation Plan: How will you structure and facilitate the session to achieve the learning objectives? What topics or questions will be discussed? How will you engage participants?
- Additional Information: Is there any other information you want us to know? For instance, do you have any specific accessibility needs, technology needs, or limits on your availability for the event?
Teaching Day Archive
View our archive of previous Teaching Day programs:
