Vagelos 2000
Backwards Course Design: Design Courses “Backwards”
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 […]
Vagelos 3000
Critical Reading of Scientific Papers
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 […]
Vagelos 2000
Teaching Students of Different Levels
A workshop geared towards managing a variety of skill levels and familiarity with course content. Join us for a discussion on actionable ways to create a productive learning environment in classrooms where students have a range of background knowledge. TAs from all disciplines are welcome. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Vagelos 2000
Conversations on Mastery: Implementation to Course Design
Join us for a conversation on the pedagogy behind mastery. This workshop will cover actionable ways to implement mastery in the classroom as a TA, while gathering tools for future course design, focused on mastery and a growth mindset. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Chemistry department, and so may be […]
Faculty Conference Room
Unlocking Potential: TAs as Catalysts for College Excellence
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Chemistry department and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
New Faculty Conference Room (Room 117
Redesigning Courses and Teaching from Scratch
As a course instructor, you may be faced with the challenge of teaching an outdated syllabus or creating a new course entirely. This is especially relevant for instructors of modern STEM courses, where new research is frequently redefining the direction of the field. In this workshop, Professor E. James Petersson will share the insight he’s […]
New Faculty Conference Room (Room 117
Technology in the Classroom and Teaching for Retention
Recent advances in technology have created a suite of new tools to integrate into the classroom. From clickers to interactive whiteboards, the classroom space is more maellable than ever. In this workshop, Judith Currano will review these innovations, with a particular focus on how they can be used to enhance student retention of the course […]