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Language TA Panel
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 […]
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Lessons from Teamwork Based Courses
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.
360
Teaching Large Versus Small Classes in STEM
All 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. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Generating and Responding to Student Feedback
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.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Making an Effective Lesson Plan
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 […]
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI Essentials
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. […]
2C2
What are Grades For?
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.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Exploring and Defining Your Relationship to Generative AI as an Educator
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 […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Using Writing to Support the Process of Thinking
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.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Teaching Students to do Research in the Social Sciences
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 […]
B-17
Leveling the Barriers in Art History and Related Fields
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 […]
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Reimagining the TA Role Using Journey Mapping
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the School of Nursing, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Classroom
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 […]
Accessible Pedagogy: Graphs & Equations
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.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
How to Stay Excited and Energized by Teaching
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.
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Workplace
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 […]
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Teaching Research
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 […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Fostering Empathy and Dialogue in the Classroom
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 […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Making Disagreement Normal
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.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
What is a Teaching Statement and How do I Start Writing One?
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 […]
367
Teaching in Politically Uncertain Times
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.
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI Essentials
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. […]
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Classroom
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 […]
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Getting Students to Ask and Answer Good Questions
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 […]
516
Roleplay in the Classroom
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 […]
PSC Conference Room, Lvl 5
Mentoring Undergraduate Research
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.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Helping Students Know When and How to Use AI for Problem Solving
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 […]
Meyerson Conference Room (223)
AI Principles & Practices Series: AI in the Workplace
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 […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Creating a Classroom that Welcomes International Students
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.
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Strategies for Teaching Humanities to Undergrads
A discussion-based workshop for graduate students across disciplines on strategies for teaching the humanities to undergraduates. The session will be an informal conversation with space to raise questions, challenges, and […]

