Past Conferences
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Inaugural Conference
Hosted by New York City College of Technology CUNY, Brooklyn, NY
May 17th – 19th, 2012
Time to Question Tradition!
Hosted by University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, Texas
May 30th – June 1st, 2013
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Peer Leaders as Agents of Change
Hosted by California State University at Dominguez Hills
May 29th – 31st, 2014
One of the greatest challenges facing educational systems is the implementation of changes to make learning internationally relevant and successful. The resistance to change, the possibilities of change, and the roles the many various stakeholders play in leading change have been noted by scholars on the topic of change in education. This interactive workshop will serve as a means of familiarizing participants with details of various PLTL campus programs through case studies, and will focus on how PLTL leaders can act as agents of change.
Crossing Borders, Building Bridges, and Transforming Education
Hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
May 28th – May 30th, 2015
The International Peer Led Team Learning 4th Annual Conference held in Richardson, TX, at the University of Texas at Dallas.This year’s conference theme is Crossing Borders, Building Bridges, Transforming Education. We will build on last year’s successful conference, which examined how Peer Leaders could be the agents of change, by exploring the increasing use of partnerships to address the challenges presented by change. Partnerships, both within the US and internationally, will help us to develop new avenues and potentials, drawing on the vibrancy and unique strengths of each partner. This conference will develop our understanding of how such partnerships affect the student experience and educational outcome, and also benefit society as a whole.
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Innovations in Leading and Learning
Hosted by San Jose City College, San Jose California
June 2nd – 4th, 2016
The Peer-Led Team Learning International Society’s (PLTLIS) Fifth Annual Conference will explore the challenges instructors, administrators, and students face, and their solutions in developing leaders in the changing landscape of education and the workplace. The concept of training undergraduates as effective facilitators of learning is a tested transformative pedagogical strategy and a driving force in educational research. Colleges and universities hold the responsibility to develop these undergraduates to enter the work force, pursue further education, and to be leaders in their intellectual and geographic communities. Leaders are fostered in environments where differences in people are embraced, allowing for cultivation of the connections among differing perspectives. Leaders in education must integrate innovation and commitment into a program’s core processes for continuing benefits.
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Integrating Research and Practice: PLTL in Action
Hosted by Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago, Illinois
June 1st – 3rd, 2017
The Peer-Led Team Learning International Society’s (PLTLIS) Sixth Annual Conference will explore the challenges instructors, administrators, and students face, and their solutions in developing leaders in the changing landscape of education and the workplace. The concept of training undergraduates as effective facilitators of learning is a tested transformative pedagogical strategy and a driving force in educational research. Colleges and universities hold the responsibility to develop these undergraduates to enter the work force, pursue further education, and to be leaders in their intellectual and geographic communities. Leaders are fostered in environments where differences in people are embraced, allowing for cultivation of the connections among differing perspectives.
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Transforming Education: Research and Best Practices with Peer-Led Team Learning Implementations
Hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas, Dallas, Texas
May 31st – June 2nd, 2018
Joined by colleagues from around the world who are deeply invested in innovative and effective educational practices, the Peer-Led Team Learning International Society’s (PLTLIS) Seventh Annual Conference will provide a platform for instructors, administrators, and students to discuss educational reform using Peer Leaders. The concept of training undergraduates as effective facilitators of learning is a data-driven transformative pedagogical strategy. Immerse yourself in powerful discussions, while connecting with passionate educators, administrators, and students sharing their experiences and work in PLTL.
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Weaving Together Best Practices
Hosted by IUPUI, Indianapolis, Indiana
Thursday-Saturday, June 6-8, 2019
The 2019 Conference of the Peer-Led Team Learning International Society, hosted by Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Professor of Chemistry, Founding Executive Director, STEM Education Innovation and Research Institute (SEIRI), IUPUI. This conference is entitled: “Weaving Together Best Practices.” The sessions you will enjoy over the next few days are centered in current research, training and evaluation, trends in peer learning, and technology in teaching and learning. You will return home with some new ideas for practice to enhance your PLTL program on your campus and increase student success.
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Crossing Boundaries, Building Networks
Hosted By University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, Texas (Online Conference)
Thursday-Saturday, June 3-5, 2021
The concept of training undergraduates as effective facilitators of learning is becoming a popular transformative pedagogical strategy and a driving force in educational research. In an ever-changing global landscape, it is crucial for educators to build a network of practitioners and communicate with educators from different cultural backgrounds. Building international connections, especially for the Peer Leader, will help disseminate exciting new practices and opportunities for learning and enriching the quality of the student and instructor experience.
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Navigating the Confluence of Academic Disciplines, Leader Training, and Student Learning through the Changing Landscape of PLTL
Hosted by Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
Wednesday-Saturday, June 1-4, 2022
Strengthening Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion through Sustainable PLTL Programs
Hosted by University of Houston-Downtown, Houston, Tx
Wednesday-Saturday May 31-June 3