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Unlocking Mathematical Intuition: Strategies for Teaching Technical Classes
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 […]
327
Lessons Learned from Implementing Structured Active Learning for an Undergrad Course
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.
108
The Art and Science of Writing Good Exams
Writing exams that are challenging but fair is arguably one of the most difficult tasks we face as instructors. Drs. Joseph Devietti and David Issadore will start this informal conversation by sharing their own experiences with exam writing. We’ll consider multiple approaches to creating exams that are rigorous, equitable, and aligned with course learning goals. […]
327
Intentional Ineptitude: Promoting Self-learning in Engineering
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.
215, ODEI Conference Room
Indistinguishable From Magic: Teaching Advanced Technology with Real-World Applications
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.
108
Designing Group Work for the Classroom
Group work can be a great way for students to learn collaboratively but is most effective when instructors give careful consideration to its design. Drs. Paulo Arratia and Leann Dourte will start this informal conversation by sharing their experiences designing and facilitating group work in the classroom. We’ll consider practical strategies for incorporating elements of […]
215 (Cora Ingrum Conference Room)
Lessons Learned in Lectureship: Perspectives from a Former Grad Student
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.
225 - Raisler Lounge
Teaching Through Primary Literature
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 CTL Teaching Certificate.
327
Attendance Matters: Cultivating Classroom Commitment
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 CTL Teaching Certificate.
225, Raisler Lounge
Learning by Mistake: Encouraging a Growth Mindset
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.
Raisler Lounge - 225
Balancing Teaching and Research as a PI
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.
Room 108
Awake & Engaged: Making Lectures More Interactive
Lectures can be a useful method for communicating complex information but are most effective when students are engaged with and focused on the material. Drs. Igor Bargatin and Amish Patel will start this informal conversation by sharing their strategies for making lectures more interactive. We’ll consider ways to increase student attention and interaction to promote […]
215 (Cora Ingrum (ODEI) Conference Room)
Inclusive Teaching Lessons from My Time in the Military and Beyond
Light lunch provided (TBD) 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.
108
Being Accessible to Students while Preserving your Time
Finding time to support and mentor students can be challenging. Drs. Lee Bassett and Jennifer Lukes will start the conversation by sharing ideas for promoting positive relationships with students while maintaining boundaries to preserve our time. We will consider ways to use office hours efficiently as well as ideas for leveraging technology to simplify scheduling […]
327
Mentoring Project Teams
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the MEAM department and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
225 (Raisler Lounge)
Teaching at Different Levels
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. Light lunch will be provided. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
225 (Raisler Lounge)
Teaching-Track Faculty Careers in Computer Science
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Computer & Information Science department and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
225 (Raisler Lounge)
Designing Your Own Engineering Course
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. Light lunch will be provided. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
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Grading in Engineering: Portfolios and Self-assessment
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. Light lunch will be provided. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Room 336
Inclusive and Efficient Teaching in STEM
Inclusive teaching doesn't need to come at the cost of efficient teaching; on the contrary, inclusive teaching practices can help enhance the efficiency of teaching in STEM. This workshop will explore the inclusivity problem in teaching (understanding), explore and brainstorm best practices in inclusive teaching that will also simultaneously improve teaching efficiency/efficacy (implementing), and design […]
Room 327
Making the transition to becoming a full-time professor
The expectations in teaching and mentoring as a graduate student/postdoc versus faculty may be very different in various ways. In this workshop we will have a conversation with Dr. Bomyi Lim, Assistant Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, on her journey transitioning into a full-time faculty role. The workshop will explore best practices in evolving […]
Room 225 (Raisler Lounge)
How to be an effective graduate-level STEM advisor
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Computer & Information Science department and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Room 336
Embedding Higher Order Learning Activities in STEM Recitation
As TAs, research is a significant priority and yet teaching is also fundamental to the Ph.D. experience. Knowing our time constraints, how can we still leverage the kind of work that will drive student success to facilitate useful recitations? Gabriel V. Angrand, STEM Learning Specialist at the Weingarten Center, will lead an interactive session meant […]
Room 336
Inclusive Teaching Strategies: Supporting Students with Disabilities
National surveys estimate that nearly 20% of college students identify as a person with a disability. Instructors preparing to teach college courses want to better understand this population and to develop effective instructional methods that are inclusive of students with disabilities. This workshop will explore the role of Disability Services as a resource for students […]
Room 336
Preventing and Addressing Academic Integrity Violations
Marcia Glickman, Deputy Director of the Office of Student Condut, will lead a discussion about the challenges of dealing with academic integrity concerns, best practices for how to avoid the problem, and how to handle it professionally if you suspect that there has been a violation in your class. All graduate students are welcome. Counts […]
Room 315
Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
Have you ever felt feelings of being a fraud, being incapable, or just being a bad TA in general? How do we, as TA’s and graduate students, overcome these feelings of self-doubt and anxiety? These feelings are known as impostor syndrome (I.S.) and can occur in over two-thirds of graduate students. This I.S. persists regardless […]
Room 336
TA Self-Care and Caring for Students
Come join Dr. Eddie D. Burks from Student Counseling as he discusses tips that can help you take care of yourself while reducing burnout as a Teaching Assistant (TA), and subsequently let you be better able to assist your students. All graduate students are welcome. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Room 225 (Raisler Lounge)
Lecture Planning
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.
Room 225 (Raisler Lounge)
Developing a Grading Rubric
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.
Room 108
Teaching Students Real World Skills – From Communication to Working in Groups to Managing Projects
The Engineering Faculty Teaching Forum brings together faculty from across SEAS for informal conversations about teaching. Each discussion focuses on a different theme and is moderated by two faculty members. All faculty, from experienced to novice teachers, are invited to participate. To encourage open discussion, registration is limited twelve faculty. The Center for Excellence in […]