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  • Williams Hall
    516
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Language TA Panel

Facilitator: FIGS TA Panel: Sandrine Rajaonarivony (French), Marco Papandrea (Italian), and Braden Ross (German)

A practical TA panel offering hands-on advice for effective language teaching, led by three advanced PhD students and experienced language TAs: Sandrine Rajaonarivony (French), Marco Papandrea (Italian), and Braden Ross (German). All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Francophone, Italian, and Germanic Studies (FIGS) department, and so may be […]

  • Moore Building
    317
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Lessons from Teamwork Based Courses

Facilitator: Dr. Jan Van der Spiegel, Electrical and Systems Engineering; and Sid Deliwala, Electrical and Systems Engineering

All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Electrical and Systems Engineering department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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Generating and Responding to Student Feedback

Facilitator: Drs. Tobias Baumgart, Chemistry ; and Travis McGaha, Computer and Information Science

In this conversation, participants will explore strategies for collecting feedback from students that can be translated into better teaching and improved student learning. Professors Tobias Baumgart of Chemistry and Travis McGaha of Computer and Information Science will start the conversation by sharing their approaches to gathering feedback to refine their teaching. 

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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Making an Effective Lesson Plan

Facilitator: A.J. Geers, CETLI Graduate Fellow, Electrical and Systems Engineering; and Anna Linetskaya, CETLI Graduate Fellow, Comparative Literature

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn how to transform a list of teaching topics into a flexible lesson template with easy-to-modify and “stackable” action items. As part of lesson planning, this workshop will address learning objectives, pre-class preparation, scaffolding complex material, student-centered multimodal learning components, and more. Participants will leave with effective lesson-planning strategies […]

  • Van Pelt Library
    Meyerson Conference Room (223)
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AI Principles & Practices Series: AI Essentials

Facilitator: Jaj Karajgikar

In this introductory workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will engage in hands-on activities to explore the core functions of popular generative AI tools, including those available at Penn. You will learn how to identify appropriate tools for common tasks and evaluate the reliability of their outputs. No prior AI experience is required. […]

  • DRL (David Rittenhouse Laboratories)
    2C2
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What are Grades For?

Facilitator: Dr. Masao Sako, Physics & Astronomy

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. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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Exploring and Defining Your Relationship to Generative AI as an Educator

Facilitator: Karen Lagasse, Associate Director of Graduate Student Programming and Pedagogy, CETLI

Before we can guide students in navigating AI, we need to understand our own stance toward it. This interactive workshop invites graduate students to reflect deeply on their personal relationship with generative AI in teaching and learning. Through open conversation and collaborative activities, participants will examine ethical principles, transparency, and accessibility to consider how generative […]

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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Using Writing to Support the Process of Thinking

Facilitator: Drs. Henry Towsner, Mathematics ; and Elly Truitt, History and Sociology of Science

Writing allows students to clarify their own thinking and deepen their understanding of course material. To start the conversation, Professors Elly Truitt of History and Sociology of Science and Henry Towsner of Math will explain how and why they integrate writing into their classes to foster students’ intellectual growth.  

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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Teaching Students to do Research in the Social Sciences

Facilitator: Taylor Leigh Smith, CETLI Graduate Fellow, Communication; and Amanda Watson, CETLI Graduate Fellow, Nursing

In the age of AI, teaching students how to do their own quality research is more critical than ever. Participants in this interactive workshop will focus on ways to teach students in the social sciences how to do research. They will receive resources and engage in discussions to explore how to help students formulate a […]

  • Jaffe Building
    B-17
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Leveling the Barriers in Art History and Related Fields

Facilitator: Dr. André Dombrowski, History of Art

This workshop will explore techniques for instructors in the History of Art and related fields in the humanities (often known for their pronounced elitism) to design welcoming courses with an equal opportunity for learning for students of different economic, academic, and cultural backgrounds. Professor Dombrowski will discuss his own background teaching introductory and advanced History […]

  • Van Pelt Library
    Meyerson Conference Room (223)
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AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Classroom

Facilitator: Rachel Hoke, Associate Director, Technology and Pedagogy, CETLI

In this interactive session in the AI Principles & Practices Series, we will explore ways to support student learning by integrating AI into teaching, setting expectations, and encouraging open dialogue around student AI use. You will learn how to determine whether AI supports specific pedagogical goals and leave with actionable strategies to leverage AI in teaching […]

  • Zoom (Register for Link)
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Accessible Pedagogy: Graphs & Equations

Facilitator: Rachel Hoke, Associate Director, Technology and Pedagogy, CETLI

In courses where graphs, equations, and data displays are common teaching tools, accessibility can be particularly challenging. Join us to learn to convert LaTeX equations and become familiar with tools in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint that make these items more accessible to students wherever they are used in your course.

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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How to Stay Excited and Energized by Teaching

Facilitator: Max Cohen, CETLI Graduate Fellow, Physics & Astronomy; and Sandrine Rajaonarivony, CETLI Graduate Fellow, FIGS

Balancing teaching alongside other graduate responsibilities can be challenging. In this workshop, participants will discuss techniques for remaining energized and positive in the classroom. Through collaborative conversations, participants will gather tangible strategies to cultivate passion for teaching amid daily obligations. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

  • Van Pelt Library
    Meyerson Conference Room (223)
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AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Workplace

Facilitator: John Mulhern III & Jeanine Kleba

In this skills-focused workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will use generative AI tools to make common workplace tasks easier and more efficient. You will learn to craft effective prompts and identify use cases where AI does or does not add value to your work. No technical background is needed – just curiosity […]

  • BRB (Biomed Research Building)
    301
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Teaching Research

Facilitator: Dr. Jennifer Punt, Pathobiology

This workshop examines the art of teaching research as both a process and a mindset. Through discussion and activities, participants will consider how to mentor students in designing studies, analyzing data, and communicating their findings with clarity and purpose. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Immunology department, and […]

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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Fostering Empathy and Dialogue in the Classroom

Facilitator: Whitney Howell, Associate Director of Faculty & Graduate Student Programming and Pedagogy, CETLI

Teaching students with varied academic backgrounds and expectations creates opportunities for rich discussions, but it can also pose challenges for building a cohesive classroom community. In this interactive workshop, participants will consider why connections between students are essential for learning and will brainstorm strategies for fostering those connections. Through discussion and small-group activities, participants will […]

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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Making Disagreement Normal

Facilitator: Drs. Kevin Platt, Comparative Literature; and Paul Schmidt, Biology

Fostering productive disagreement among students encourages engagement with complex ideas and rigorous academic inquiry. Professors Kevin Platt of Comparative Literature and Paul Schmidt of Biology will start the conversation by sharing how they normalize disagreement as a valuable part of classroom discourse.

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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What is a Teaching Statement and How do I Start Writing One?

Facilitator: Mengliu Cheng, CETLI Graduate Fellow, History; and Aria Huang, CETLI Graduate Fellow, Bioengineering

A teaching statement, or statement of teaching philosophy, is a common requirement on the academic job market. This workshop will help participants understand what a teaching statement is and how to write a compelling one. Through discussion and group activities, participants will explore effective ways to convey their teaching qualifications and goals, as well as […]

  • McNeil Building
    367
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Teaching in Politically Uncertain Times

Facilitator: Dr. Dorothy E. Roberts, Law, Africana Studies & Sociology

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. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

  • Van Pelt Library
    Meyerson Conference Room (223)
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AI Principles & Practices Series: AI Essentials

Facilitator: Jaj Karajgikar

In this introductory workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will engage in hands-on activities to explore the core functions of popular generative AI tools, including those available at Penn. You will learn how to identify appropriate tools for common tasks and evaluate the reliability of their outputs. No prior AI experience is required. […]

  • Van Pelt Library
    Meyerson Conference Room (223)
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AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Classroom

Facilitator: Rachel Hoke, Associate Director, Technology and Pedagogy, CETLI

In this interactive session in the AI Principles & Practices Series, we will explore ways to support student learning by integrating AI into teaching, setting expectations, and encouraging open dialogue around student AI use. You will learn how to determine whether AI supports specific pedagogical goals and leave with actionable strategies to leverage AI in teaching […]

  • Cohen Hall
    104
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Getting Students to Ask and Answer Good Questions

Facilitator: Drs. Pete Harnish, Physics; and Jo Park, English

First-year seminars are intended to introduce students to the research process, which starts with asking questions. In this session, Pete Harnish of Physics and Jo Park of English will kick off the conversation by discussing how they support student learning by making asking questions a normal, comfortable part of class. This workshop is a collaboration […]

  • Williams Hall
    516
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Roleplay in the Classroom

Facilitator: Dr. Fritz Breithaupt, FIGS

This workshop explores roleplay in the classroom through a practice-driven approach, centered on one interactive game as example. Led by Fritz Breithaupt, a humanities scholar and cognitive scientist who directs the 'Experimental Humanities Lab', the session introduces tailored role plays applicable across foreign languages, psychology, pre-law, business, and literary studies courses. Fritz will also introduce […]

  • McNeil Building
    PSC Conference Room, Lvl 5
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Mentoring Undergraduate Research

Facilitator: Dr. Chenoa Flippen, Sociology

All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the departments of Education, Culture and Society & Sociology, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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Helping Students Know When and How to Use AI for Problem Solving

Facilitator: Drs. Anthony Cirri, Chemistry; and Nat Trask, Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics

AI can be a powerful tool to support students in problem-solving, but in some cases, students who use AI to complete problem sets and homework may overestimate their understanding of the material. In this session, Professors Anthony Cirri and Nat Trask will initiate the conversation by describing how they talk with students about using AI […]

  • Van Pelt Library
    Meyerson Conference Room (223)
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AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Workplace

Facilitator: John Mulhern III & Jeanine Kleba

In this skills-focused workshop in the AI Principles & Practices Series, you will use generative AI tools to make common workplace tasks easier and more efficient. You will learn to craft effective prompts and identify use cases where AI does or does not add value to your work. No technical background is needed – just curiosity […]

  • Van Pelt Library
    CETLI Seminar Room, 134
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Creating a Classroom that Welcomes International Students

Facilitator: Drs. Tom Daniels, City and Regional Planning ; and Anne Pomerantz, Graduate School of Education

International students bring unique perspectives and strengths to American classrooms. Yet, they may also feel marginalized or unwelcome. To start this conversation, Professors Tom Daniels of City and Regional Planning and Anne Pomerantz of the Graduate School of Education will share how they create welcoming environments and messages that include and encourage international students.