CETLI Events Calendar

With this panel, we will cover some of the most frequently asked questions regarding TA’ing in BGS. Costumes encouraged! All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Biomedical 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 School of Nursing, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

This workshop explores what we mean by "world" or "transnational" history, and the particular challenges and opportunities on the job market. We will also consider themes and strategies for building a world history and transnational history syllabus. Open to all. Refreshments will be provided. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

In this workshop, we will explore a variety of methods for structuring office hours, strategies for setting boundaries and managing time during high-demand periods, and techniques to encourage independent student learning beyond the session. You will leave with actionable tools to transform your office hours into a space where both you and your students thrive.

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 CETLI Teaching Certificate.

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.

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.

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 research projects. In this workshop, participants will discuss practical tools and techniques to manage time efficiently and effectively in their dual role as a teaching […]

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, and Ennuri Jo, a postdoctoral fellow for the Center for Advanced Research for Global Communication, lead a discussion on the importance of co-teaching and its […]

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 tools to manage your time, protect your energy, and maintain your class in the target language without losing students’ engagement. All graduate students are welcome. […]

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 active participation, promote independent critical thinking, and foster collaboration during class time. The session will also include tips on effectively communicating course goals to students, […]

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.

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 Teaching Certificate.

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.

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 Teaching Certificate.

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 will be provided for all attendees. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

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.

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 context. We will also discuss how to position yourself on the job market, and what you can do as a TA to prepare for future […]

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.

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 Library, in addition to other special collections at the Penn Libraries, like the Kislak Center and the Penn Museum Library. The Materials Library is an excellent […]

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.