Graduate student TAs in the biomedical sciences often teach students whose preparation, goals, and motivations differ widely. This interactive 75-minute workshop helps TAs identify who their students really are, recognize the “expert blind spot,” and adapt explanations to different levels of prior knowledge and career goals. Participants will leave with practical strategies for assessing prior knowledge, adjusting explanations, and improving student understanding in both lab and classroom settings.

All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Immunology department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields.

Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.