As a graduate student, being assigned a Teaching Assistant role for the first time–or with an expanded set of TA responsibilities–can feel daunting. This institute provides graduate students with functional skills central to their success in their TA roles. Sessions … Read more

Throughout this six-week online course, we will ask you to engage in deep reflection and discussions around topics of equity and inclusion in learning environments across a variety of institutional contexts. This course is designed to improve our participants’ awareness, … Read more

Learn about STEM teaching at your own pace through online video modules and discussion boards in this 8-week MOOC developed by CIRTL Network faculty. Course runs June 21-August 15, 2021. Virtual, asynchronous online course supplemented with weekly meetings as a … Read more

Presenter: Colin Wallace (Dept. of Physics and Astronomy) How do I know if I’m doing a good job teaching?  For many faculty, end-of-semester student evaluations are the only form of feedback they receive.  But there are alternatives.  In this workshop, … Read more

Presenter: Brian Hogan (Dept. of Chemistry) The ability to read and interpret a scholarly, peer-reviewed article is a key skill for many disciplines.  Yet many students struggle to develop this skill.  In this workshop, you will learn how to use … Read more

Presenters: Courtney Rivard (Dept. of English and Comparative Literature) and Kelly Hogan (Dept. of Biology) Do you want your students to engage in authentic research experiences while they are in your class? A research experience can expose students to the … Read more

Presenters: Jennifer Larson (Dept. of English and Comparative Literature) and Courtney Rivard (Dept. of English and Comparative Literature) Writing is a critical form of communication in almost every discipline which is why many instructors require students to demonstrate their content … Read more

Presenter: Colin Wallace (Dept. of Physics and Astronomy) Think-pair-share is a powerful engagement strategy that combines questions posed by an instructor with simultaneous, whole-class, student-student discussions.  With the support of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Summer School, … Read more

Presenter: Kelly Hogan (Dept. of Biology) Backwards design is perhaps the most important principle for designing a class.  It allows you to create learning goals, in-class activities, and assessments that are tightly linked and mutually reinforcing.  If you are designing … Read more

Presenter: Colin Wallace (Dept. of Physics and Astronomy) You know active learning is more effective (and fun!) than traditional lecture-only instruction.  But how can you put multiple active learning strategies together to create a single, engaging 50-minute lesson?  In this … Read more