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SUMMARY:Interdisciplinary Teaching
DESCRIPTION:All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Education\, Culture and Society & Sociology departments\, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. \nCounts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
URL:https://cetli.upenn.edu/event/interdisciplinary-teaching/
LOCATION:McNeil Building\, 3718 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Zen and the Art of Chalkboard Maintenance: Teaching Quantitative Classes
DESCRIPTION:This workshop focuses on effective teaching in quantitative courses in STEM disciplines and beyond\, with an emphasis on establishing clear and structured chalkboard communication. We will explore strategies for pacing\, organizing complex quantitative material\, and encouraging student engagement. The overall goal is to make abstract concepts more accessible through intentional boardwork. \nAll graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Bioengineering department\, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. \nCounts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
URL:https://cetli.upenn.edu/event/zen-and-the-art-of-chalkboard-maintenance/
LOCATION:Levine Hall\, 3330 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Intentional Course Design for Engaged Classrooms: Lessons from a Physics Classroom
DESCRIPTION:All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Physics & Astronomy department\, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. \nCounts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
URL:https://cetli.upenn.edu/event/intentional-course-design/
LOCATION:DRL (David Rittenhouse Laboratories)\, 209 South 33rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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SUMMARY:Designing Effective Assessments: Building Better Exams and Questions
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores best practices for designing high-quality assessments that accurately measure student learning. Participants will learn how to create clear\, fair\, and rigorous exam formats\, develop effective question types\, and align assessments with learning objectives. Practical strategies and examples will help instructors improve both the validity and reliability of their exams. \n\nAll graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in Immunology\, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. \nCounts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
URL:https://cetli.upenn.edu/event/designing-effective-assessments-building-better-exams-and-questions/
LOCATION:BRB (Biomed Research Building)\, 421 Curie Blvd\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graduate Student Workshop
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SUMMARY:Teaching Beyond the Tenure-Track Position
DESCRIPTION:There’s more than one way into the university classroom. Join us for a discussion and exploration of alternate pathways in higher education teaching\, including adjunct and lecturer roles\, where professionals can bring real-life experience into the classroom. Snacks provided! \nAll graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Earth & Environmental Sciences department\, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. \nCounts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
URL:https://cetli.upenn.edu/event/teaching-beyond-the-tenure-track-position/
LOCATION:Hayden Hall\, 3320 Smith Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Graduate Student Workshop
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SUMMARY:CETLI Three-Day Course Design Institute
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are designing a new course\, looking to revise an existing one\, or are generally curious about how to maximize student learning and engagement\, CETLI invites you to register for the annual three-day Course Design Institute to focus on evidence-based teaching practices in course design. \nTo learn more or register\, visit the CDI page. \nThe 2026 Institute will take place May 19 – May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
URL:https://cetli.upenn.edu/event/cetli-course-design-institute-2026/
LOCATION:Van Pelt Library\, 3420 Walnut St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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