Save the date for the Spring 2023 Book Club! This will be an active participation discussion community, meaning you will be encouraged to participate in discourse and activities presented during the book club meetings.
Email: facdev@otc.edu • Phone: (417) 447-4800
Before Spring Break – Physical Book Distribution
Friday, March 24th, 12:00 PM – Session 1
Friday, March 31st, 12:00 PM – Session 2
Friday, April 7th, 12:00 PM – Session 3
Friday, April 14th, 12:00 PM – Session 4
Please RSVP on the College Development Calendar. The first 25 registrants will receive a copy of the book. Once your RSVP has been received, we will forward you a calendar invite for the book club meeting as well as instructions for picking up your book.
Book summary and reviews here!
Or check out these introductory videos
Welcome to the Fall 2021 book club! This will be an active participation discussion community, meaning that you will be strongly encouraged to participate in discourse and activities presented during the book club meetings. Learn more about the book club below, or contact us with any additional questions, concerns, or comments. Happy reading!
Contact: Email: facdev@otc.edu Phone: (417) 447-4800
Learn more about the book here!
Or check out this Introductory Video
Complete the brief survey below, use Microsoft Teams to access the live events and discussion board, or contribute to group notes in Miro (Preview below)!
Option 1: You may request a physical copy of the book in the above survey
Option 2: You may access an online copy through the library (Requires OTC Login)
Option 3: You may download a pdf copy (Requires OTC Login)
Meetings will be held in Microsoft Teams (above). A series of 5 book club meetings are planned based on the chapters of the book. Events will focus on discussing the content from that week. See the sections below.
Friday October 1st 1:00-2:30 pm (Ch.s 1-2) The Science (and Neuroscience) of Your Emotions & The Well-Spring: Emotions Enhance Learning
Friday October 8th 1:00-2:00 pm (Ch. 3) Be the Spark: Crafting Your First (and Lasting) Impression
Friday October 15th 1:00-2:00 pm (Ch. 4) Burning to Master: Mobilizing Student Efforts
Friday October 22nd 1:00-2:00 pm (Ch. 5) Fueling the Fire: Prolonging Student Persistence
Friday October 29th 1:00-2:00 pm (Ch. 6) Best-Laid Plans: When Emotions Challenge or Backfire
