CETLI Events Calendar

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

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Teaching interdisciplinary courses can be exciting, messy, and deeply rewarding, especially early in an academic career. In this workshop, I will share reflections from my own experience designing and teaching interdisciplinary courses, including challenges I did not anticipate, strategies that helped, and lessons learned along the way. The session will be discussion-driven and focused on […]

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 […]

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.

Being an instructor can feel rewarding and overwhelming. This workshop aims to create a supportive space for graduate instructors to address challenges faced in early-stage teaching. We will discuss struggles with student engagement, issues of confidence and ease, and difficult situations related to identity and power that take place in and outside the classroom. All […]

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 […]

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.

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 concerns about teaching practice. The workshop features Gerald J. Prince, a leading figure in literary theory and narratology. Light refreshments will be provided. All graduate […]

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.

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 […]