The Center for the Advancement of Teaching is excited to announce a new collaboration with the Center for Community Learning: Community-Engaged Pedagogy Faculty Workshops. Join us for a lunchtime discussion […]
This workshop will cover strategies to proactively set norms supportive of an inclusive classroom. Participants will self-reflect and develop an understanding of their own identities and how they appear in […]
Discussion sections are often the most rewarding part of a class. Yet, as moderators of these discussions, TAs are often terrified that they will be staring at blank faces for […]
How is assessment different from grading? Do you know when students have successfully obtained the knowledge and skills required to introduce new material? Is it possible to gauge your own […]
In this workshop, participants will discuss strategies for creating respectful class communities that will minimize instances of academic misconduct, grade complaints, and disruptive behavior. We’ll address setting clear expectations, fostering […]
Good lesson plans mean more effective instruction that maximizes student learning. This workshop will serve as a model for effective lesson planning, focusing on formulating teachable learning objectives and how […]
This workshop builds on concepts and strategies learned in Creating Inclusive Classrooms to help instructors develop knowledge and skills for interrupting bias and managing hot moments in the classroom. Participants […]
How is assessment different from grading? Do you know when students have successfully obtained the knowledge and skills required to introduce new material? Is it possible to gauge your own […]
Discussion sections are often the most rewarding part of a class. Yet, as moderators of these discussions, TAs are often terrified that they will be staring at blank faces for […]
This workshop gives an overview of how students learn and provides teaching techniques to help your students achieve their goals. Examine why material you’ve learned has stuck with you and […]
Being a TA can be challenging. We all have to juggle research, teaching schedules, important meetings, and our personal lives. There is no universal roadmap for how to keep all […]
This workshop will cover strategies to proactively set norms supportive of an inclusive classroom. Participants will self-reflect and develop an understanding of their own identities and how they appear in […]