CETLI Events Calendar

While graduate research training is generally tailored to a specific and narrow subject area, graduate students are often asked to teach or TA courses on a wide range of topics. This might include a survey course in which your area of expertise is just one small component, a course on a topic selected to increase […]

The vocation of teaching in Religious Studies and related disciplines is not restricted to those scholars who hold tenure-track jobs, and its audience is not restricted to undergraduate and graduate students. In this workshop, Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies Director Steve Weitzman, Associate Director Natalie Dohrmann, and Director of Public Programs Anne Albert will […]

Are you feeling like you want to engage with your students through tech? Do you hope to make your presentations and materials more interactive? Do you want some different ideas on aesthetics and design on your material? Join us for a workshop with Ananth on the power of technology in the classroom and in your […]

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

Planning to mentor an undergrad or rotation student in the research lab this summer or fall? Hear from our experienced panelists about tips, tricks, and benefits of mentorship in the lab setting. Food will be provided! All graduate students welcome! Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.  

In this session, we’ll explore prompts and strategies to optimize the use of generative AI tools like Bing, ChatGPT, and Gemini to develop and refine practice questions for students. Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with prompting AI tools during the session and will discuss their experiences in generating questions that align with their […]

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

Music librarian Liza Vick will walk graduate students through the available resources for incorporating music into their teaching materials. This workshop is appropriate for both music and humanities TAs and instructors, as well as graduates from any other disciplines who are interested in incorporating musical sound in their teaching. All graduate students are welcome. This event […]

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

Active learning can be an incredible tool to help many students learn and succeed in the classroom. In this workshop we will hear from Dr. Brian Gregory about the active learning strategies he employs in his upper level biology course Genomic Sciences and Genomic Medicine. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of […]

Join veteran music instructor Eugene Lew for a conversation about project-based learning, working across disciplines, and building collaborative relationships in and out of the classroom. Eugene will share how he integrates his experience with experimental music into the classroom to facilitate a culture of discovery and exploration. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the […]

What are different delivery methods to communicate technical information to students and when can each be applied? This workshop will explore different ways to teach STEM and quantitative classes focusing on effective uses of presentations, chalk talks, and in-class exercises. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

As the educational landscape evolves with technological advancements, the integration of Large Language Models (LLMs) in college-level classrooms presents both opportunities and challenges. This seminar, co-facilitated by Dr. Lilach Mollick, the Director of Pedagogy at Wharton Interactive, who specializes in the development of AI-based pedagogical strategies and has created tools implemented in classrooms globally, and […]

Students have social and political concerns that can enter into the classroom depending on the topic. How do we teach topics like religion, race, and gender during politically charged times? How can we facilitate productive discussions in the classroom? What kinds of pushback should we anticipate from students, and how can we mitigate it before it […]

Musicology faculty Mary Caldwell shares how feminism informs her teaching and mentoring practices. Zoom available. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Music department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.

This workshop delves into the influence of identity on teaching and learning. Participants will examine their own identities and biases, recognizing how these factors shape classroom dynamics and instructional strategies, and how to foster student engagement. The workshop addresses power dynamics and privilege in education, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive learning environments. Participants will […]

Teaching large lecture based courses presents its own opportunities and challenges. Dr. John Wagner has taught Introductory Biology for a number of years among a diversity of other biology courses. In this workshop Dr. John Wagner will discuss the strategies he uses to address the challenges and opportunities faced in large lecture based courses. All […]

This workshop is focused on strategies to critically read scientific articles and how TAs can help students' reading development. Join us for a discussion of fostering critical reading skills and actionable ways to implement these techniques in the classroom. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Chemistry department, and so may […]

How can educators better communicate concepts of mathematical intuition over rote formula memorization? This seminar, facilitated by Professor Val Tannen who has extensive experience in teaching mathematically intensive courses to a broad range of students - ranging from undergraduates to graduates, including those in online settings - focuses on discussing effective methodologies for imparting complex […]

The liberal arts undergraduate curriculum at Penn requires all undergraduates to fulfill general education requirements in STEM fields (Sectors V, VI and VII; Quantitative Data Analysis) regardless of their background preparation and interests. This poses specific challenges for teaching STEM content and skills to non-STEM majors. This workshop will focus on thinking beyond WHAT we […]

What resources on Penn helped most in a future career? How does that differ in academia and careers outside of academia? What words of advice would current professors give their grad student former selves? Join recent alumni from the Penn Political Science Department, including Gino Pauselli (Princeton), Katie Rader, (Christopher Newport University), and Gabe Salgado […]

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

What are liberal arts colleges and how do they differ from other academic institutions? What's the balance of research versus teaching commitments for professors at liberal arts colleges? What do hiring committees at these institutions look for in applicants? Join recent Penn Econ alumni Alice Gindin (Assistant Professor, Middlebury College) and Ashwin Kambhampati (Assistant Professor, […]

In this workshop, TAs will learn how to design their own courses using intended learning objectives. This student-centered approach will focus course design on students gaining desired skills and knowledge through measurable objectives. TAs will get the opportunity to design their own course with peers and receive feedback. All disciplines are welcome. Counts toward the […]