CETLI Events Calendar

The first day of class leaves a lasting impression that sets a tone for the rest of the semester. Join Dr. Margo Brooks-Carthon for a reflection on inclusivity and equity when designing and introducing course syllabi. Using example documents, we will define these terms and discuss strategies to create positive learning environments for all students. […]

Whether designing a syllabus or adapting an established course, preparing to teach is a significant part of transitioning  into the role of a professor. Hear valuable insights from Drs. Jackie Boyden and Kate Townsend on their first year as Penn faculty. We will cover topics such as discussing teaching with department leadership, balancing time as […]

Students may come to class with a swirl of distressing headlines and personal reactions to current events relevant to course materials. Dr. Carmen Alvarez will join this workshop with her reflections on how teaching difficult topics engages her clinical practice as nurse practitioner and research on health in the context of adverse childhood experiences. We’ll […]

Whether you just started or are preparing to graduate, learning how to translate teaching experience as a student into job application materials and interviews can be daunting. Join Drs. Stephen Bonnett and Seul Ki Choi for their reflections on recently applying to and accepting assistant professor positions. We will talk through teaching statements, presentations during […]

Mentorship is an important part of graduate student learning and wellness. In this workshop, we will discuss philosophies on mentorship, collaborative mentorship within a dissertation committee and considerations for designing regular team or lab-based meetings. We welcome interdisciplinary perspectives! All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the School of Nursing […]

Students will come to the first day of class with a diversity of previous experiences and perspectives. This is especially the case for courses that enroll both graduate and undergraduate students. In this workshop, we will overview syllabus designs for courses with mixed student profiles, identify unique learning needs of students based on their professional […]

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.

Dr. Scanga has been teaching the course on human anatomy and physiology for 20+ years. Throughout her teaching career, she has been involved in course and curriculum development. In this workshop, she will share with us teaching pearls and her approach to developing an effective philosophy and practice of teaching. All graduate students are welcome. […]

Dr. Ross Johnson, Practice Associate Professor will share with us his expertise on online teaching and learning with technology. Designed as an introduction to online course creation, this workshop will focus on practical considerations and logistics associated with online teaching and learning; and a participatory demonstration of a virtual classroom. All graduate students are welcome. […]