CETLI Events Calendar

All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Classical Studies department, 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 Annenberg School for Communication, 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 Mathematics department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

This workshop is designed to help graduate student instructors discuss and practice how to effectively communicate expectations so that students can succeed in their classes. To create a transparent classroom in which students understand the course expectations and the purpose of them, participants will discuss when and where to communicate expectations and conduct practice exercises […]

Special collections often contribute to our research as scholars. How do we use them as teachers, and make them an active part of our undergraduate classrooms? This graduate student workshop will give participants a crash course in how to teach with special collections, using the Kislak Center’s special collections as its focal point. Potential topics […]

How can we center inclusivity and accessibility in our roles as graduate TAs at Penn? In this workshop for new TAs, participants will explore the social landscape of Penn undergraduate classrooms and draw on their experiences as learners to consider how to decrease barriers to participation for students of diverse backgrounds. In particular, participants will […]

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

How can we concretely incorporate active learning into our teaching? The goal of this workshop is for participants to leave with both general strategies for using active learning to enhance student outcomes and a specific menu of active learning activities to select from. When considering these activities, participants will reflect on how an activity may […]

This workshop will assist graduate students across disciplines with strategies for delivering an effective lecture. Topics will include conventional versus interactive lectures, the use of inclusive teaching practices, and strategies for improving public speaking skills. Workshop attendees will leave with ideas for ways to enhance student learning when delivering lecture-based content.

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

“Research shows three reliable effects when students are graded: They tend to think less deeply, avoid taking risks, and lose interest in the learning itself” (Kohn, 2006). Grading can feel transactional and penalizing for instructors and students alike, and there is some evidence that it often impedes learning. In this workshop, we will discuss practices […]

What does it mean to run a student-led course in an architecture school? What are the challenges and tactics to make it effective and empowering for students? How can such experimental teaching/learning format help us critically reflect on and shift the current knowledge production in architectural education? This workshop explores these questions with the Unmasking Space initiative from the […]

Even after designing detailed syllabi, assignments and readings, preparing for each lecture in a semester can take enormous amounts of instructors’ time. Join us for a workshop with Dr. Christophe Van den Bulte of the Marketing department on how to best allocate time and effort through the lifecycle of a class. Topics will include how […]

Join us for an engaging workshop that delves into the principles of social constructivism and its application in the field of organic chemistry. This interactive session will explore how collaborative learning, and social interactions enhance understanding of complex chemical concepts. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and group discussions that demonstrate the impact of social […]

This workshop aims to enhance educators' board work effectiveness during lectures and recitation sessions. It will highlight best practices for using the board to engage students, clearly present information, and facilitate interactive learning. Participants will explore techniques such as optimal board layout, clarity in writing, and strategic use of diagrams and visuals to reinforce key […]

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

Graduate student TAs and instructors are invited to join this informal conversation to exchange ideas and experiences with peers as we face the prospect of a potentially protracted period of political uncertainty and tension in the aftermath of the election. Irrespective of our disciplines and course content, current events in and beyond the U.S. may […]

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

In this interactive workshop, we will explore the multi-layered concept of identity in teaching, learning, and professional development. We will examine both ascribed identities (those assigned to us by others) and avowed identities (those we define for ourselves), and how these shape our experiences as educators and as students. We will discuss impostor syndrome, its […]

In this workshop, we discuss the "Questions First" teaching philosophy of Prof. Jérémie Lumbroso. Centering student questions has many benefits, including helping students build their confidence and critical thinking skills, as well as naturally helping make attendance to class seem valuable. We explore concrete strategies for enacting such a philosophy — with considerations such as […]

Does one build confidence in the classroom as one moves from graduate student to postdoc to assistant professor? What hurdles present themselves at every phase? What is (and should be) the relationship between “expert knowledge” and teaching? In this discussion, Prof. Lopez will outline the arc of her teaching experience—from graduate student TA to postdoc […]

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

Students with diagnosed disabilities are referred to the Student Disabilities Services (SDS) Office to submit a request for accommodations. However, receiving "official" accommodations can be expensive, stressful, and time consuming, and may ultimately be limited in scope. Some students in your classroom will not have the resources to receive official accommodations through SDS. The students […]

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

In this workshop, we discuss considerations when designing course materials for computer science classes, through the lens of Prof. Benjamin Pierce's experiences with developing the Software Foundations textbook series. We focus in particular on literate programs — that is, documents that can both be read as text and executed as code — and examine how this medium lends itself […]

This workshop outlines essential strategies for PhD students aiming for a faculty position. It emphasizes the importance of balancing research and teaching skills, selecting research topics that align with academic job markets, building a publication record, and networking within academic circles. The guide also highlights the significance of mentorship and professional development opportunities that can […]

All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Classical Studies department, 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 Nursing department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. This will be a hybrid event and can be attended either in-person or via Zoom. Please register for Zoom link. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.