CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Effectively Leading a TA/LA Teaching Team
Careful organization and mentoring can help TAs and LAs to support our instruction effectively. Phil Gressman of Math and Silvia Porello of Chemistry will start this conversation by considering how […]
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 […]
543 (Cherpack Lounge)
Teaching a Multilingual Curriculum in a Multilingual Classroom
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Comparative Literature department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the […]
360
Helping Students Think Scientifically in the Age of AI
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 […]
250 (Blank Forum)
Finding Calm in an Unstable World
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 Seminar Room, 134
Time Management for TAs
Working as a TA can be overwhelming, especially when you need to fit preparing and delivering classes, grading, and holding office hours into our already tight schedules of coursework and […]
300
Why Co-Teaching Matters?: Collaboration and Balance on a Teaching Team
Co-teaching is more than just a teaching strategy; it is a fundamental teaching principle. With this workshop, Drs. Nelanthi Hewa, a postdoctoral fellow for the Annenberg Center for Collaborative Communication, […]
516
Teaching Smarter, Not Harder: Managing Time, Energy, and Target Language in the Classroom
Starting your teaching journey can feel overwhelming — lesson prep, grading, burnout, and staying in the target language can quickly pile up. This interactive workshop will provide you with practical […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Teaching Through Structured Active In-Class Learning
This workshop introduces the core concepts of Structured Active In-Class Learning (SAIL) and explores strategies for creating student-centered classroom environments. The facilitator and participants will discuss practical ways to encourage […]
319
Teaching History with Library Resources and Collections
This workshop introduces a range of library resources and collections useful for teaching history, particularly for instructors teaching out of their primary period and regional fields. Open to all. Refreshments will be provided. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Courses that Introduce Graduate Students to Your Field
Creating courses that introduce graduate students to ways of thinking and professional practice in the discipline can be challenging. Karen Redrobe of Cinema and Media Studies and Abby Reisman of […]
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 […]
Teaching Economics and STEM Subjects to Business School Students
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Management department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI […]
225
Sparking Student Creativity Through Project-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 […]
Teaching Students About Technology with Technology
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Management department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI […]
224
‘Ground Level Entry’ Method: Teaching Complex Topics to Students with a Diverse Knowledge Base
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Comparative Literature and Communication departments, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Lunch […]
Using Gradescope for More Efficient and Effective Grading
Gradescope is a Canvas tool that enables you to more efficiently grade and provide feedback on exams, including multiple-choice tests, short-answer questions, and worked problems. In this session, we will […]
250 (Blank Forum)
Maximizing Teaching and Grading
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 […]
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 […]
Teaching Outside Penn: What to Expect and How to Prepare
This virtual session features two History alums who will share their experiences teaching at non-Penn institutions. We will discuss the opportunities, challenges, and lessons learned from teaching in a different […]
CETLI Seminar Room, 134
Teaching Ethics in the Professional Schools: Your Role as a Facilitator
This conversation is part of CETLI’s ongoing series of sessions for instructors who teach ethics in the professional schools. In this session, Julie Wollman of GSE and Brit Shields of […]
2C4
Owning the Lab: Practical Teaching Skills for Physics TAs
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 […]
Class of 1968 Seminar Room (124)
Hands-On Learning: Teaching with the Materials Library
This workshop will introduce graduate student instructors and TAs across disciplines to potentially utilize the over 10,000 material samples available in the collection of the Fisher Fine Arts Library's Materials […]
3C2
Teaching Physics in the Age of AI
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 […]
1301
How to Teach Complex Scientific Concepts Clearly
This workshop equips educators and communicators with practical strategies to make complex scientific ideas accessible and engaging. Participants will learn how to simplify technical content without losing accuracy, using analogies, […]
225 (Raisler Lounge)
Rethinking Teaching Through User-Centered Summer School Design
In this session, the facilitator will draw on experience organizing three summer programs—COSMO, a motor control summer school; Neuromatch, a large-scale, three-week online program; and Neuro4Pros, a faculty-only summer school. […]
Designing Syllabi for Clarity and Engagement
The syllabus is a familiar document and often neglected by students. In this session, participants will explore essential syllabus components— particularly thinking about how to organize the course around key […]
Assigning Reading in the Age of AI
Participants will discuss how to motivate students to read for class on their own by setting clear expectations for how students should be reading as well as accountability (by using […]
Active In-class Uses of Generative AI
Participants will consider how to design in-class activities that use generative AI in productive ways. The group will explore ideas for AI-based activities that expose students to new material, promote […]
Mentorship: Teaching Outside of the Classroom
This panel explores how meaningful learning happens beyond formal education in the classroom. This workshop empowers participants to become effective mentors, fostering growth, confidence, and curiosity in others through real-world guidance and support. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Immunology department, and so may be most useful to […]