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.
134 (CETLI/OLI Seminar Room)
Effective LecturingÂ
TA Training Follow-up workshop. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
The Forum
Working with Undergraduates Beyond the Classroom
Come find out more about the work that PORES does with undergraduates--from research to tutoring--to help inform your own pedagogy at Penn and how to give students what they need for hands-on quantitative research. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Political Science department, and so may be most useful to […]
204
Bringing Insight from Allied Disciplines into the Religious Studies Classroom
The wide range of both research methodology and subject matter in Religious Studies means that it is an inherently interdisciplinary field. Consequently, nearly all scholars in Religious Studies will have a foot in some other department. In this workshop, we will talk about strategies for bridging these disciplinary boundaries. In particular, Professor Thomas, who held […]
200
Games as a Teaching Tool
Instructors in economics sometimes utilize games in the classroom to help teach certain concepts. In this workshop, professors Kevin He and David Dillenberger will share and reflect on some of their experiences using games as a teaching device in their graduate and undergraduate courses. Benefits, pitfalls, best practices and useful technology will all be covered. […]
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.
134 (CETLI/OLI Seminar Room)
Encouraging & Assessing Student ParticipationÂ
Wood Room (2nd floor)
Marketing the Mandatory: Making TAing Work for You
In this conversation, Dr. Ma will discuss how to leverage your experiences as a TA, and the teaching skills you've cultivated, on the job market. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Neuroscience department and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
300
Secrets to Seminar Style Teaching
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Annenberg School for Communication and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
134 (CETLI/OLI Seminar Room)
Making Your Teaching Accessible & Inclusive
How do we cultivate accessibility and inclusivity in our teaching practices as graduate TAs and instructors? And why is this especially important at Penn? In this workshop, we will approach accessible and inclusive pedagogy as a process of removing barriers. Academia is not a neutral educational space, and we will explore different ways that identity […]
311
Integrating Clinical Practice into Your Teaching Philosophy
This workshop will be a facilitated Q&A, featuring CETLI Fellow Ari Gzesh and Dr. Phyllis Solomon, SP2’s Associate Dean for Research and the Kenneth L. Pray Chair in Social Policy & Practice. Dr. Solomon will provide insights into integrating clinical practice and real-world application into academic pursuits, including research and teaching. She will focus on […]
134 (CETLI/OLI Seminar Room)
Teaching Inclusively Across Political DividesÂ
This workshop will discuss pedagogical approaches to political diversity in the classroom and ways to create an environment that fosters effective conversations among students about cultural material covered in class. The discussion will focus on strategies and conversations that have been productive in helping students arrive at their own conclusions independently while maintaining inclusive and […]
225
Teaching or Critiquing? Theory vs. Practice in Communication Classrooms
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Annenberg School for Communication and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
207
Integrating Active Learning into the General Biology Classroom
Active learning brings about its own unique challenges and advantages. In this workshop we will hear from two professors, Dr. Doris Wagner and Dr. Nicholas Betley, who have taught one of the introductory biology courses for many years. Several years ago, they were both a part of overhauling the curriculum to include active learning strategies. […]
612
Crafting Effective Engineering Lectures: Insights and Strategies
In the dynamic world of engineering education, delivering impactful lectures is paramount. Professor Boon Thau Loo, recipient of the Lindback Award for Teaching Excellence, will delve into the nuances of lecture preparation, explore techniques to structure content compellingly and strike the delicate balance between audience interaction and lecture flow. Additionally, in this workshop we will […]
134 (CETLI Seminar Room)
Active Learning in the Political Science Classroom
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Political Science department and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
237
Bringing Insight from Allied Disciplines into the Religious Studies Classroom
The wide range of both research methodology and subject matter in Religious Studies means that it is an inherently interdisciplinary field. Consequently, nearly all scholars in Religious Studies will have a foot in some other department. In this workshop, we will talk about strategies for bridging these disciplinary boundaries. In particular, Professor Thomas, who held […]
102
Incorporating Sound into the Classroom
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Music department and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
526
Using Multimedia to Create Affirming Classroom Environments
Kim McKay, PhD, LSW, Med is a full-time lecturer in both the MSW and MSSP programs. They will provide insights into how to use multimedia (video, podcasts, various types of texts) to augment more traditional ways of learning. Moreover, they will discuss classroom policies and practices that celebrate and affirm various identities (diverse learning needs, […]
360
How do we teach so all students learn and feel included?
This workshop will consider different teaching strategies that can help make sure our teaching is effective and inclusive of the entire class. Come ready to share and participate! All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Earth & Environmental Sciences department and so may be most useful to students in […]
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.
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 […]
113
Inclusive Education in the Sciences
Inclusive education in the sciences is critical for keeping diverse students engaged in scientific education and in maintaining diverse STEM fields. In this workshop, we will hear from Dr. Mecky Pohlschröder, the director of the First Exposure to Research in Biological Sciences (FERBS), about creating an inclusive environment for students. All graduate students are […]
335
Working with Undergraduates Beyond the Classroom
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Political Science department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
204
Teaching Texts in Translation
We take it as axiomatic in our research that a text cannot be fully understood when read in translation. But outside of dedicated language departments, instructors of undergraduate courses can rarely expect their students to have reading facility in languages other than English. So how do we navigate the fact that the texts which our […]
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.
512
Contemporary Educational Tools and Techniques
With the rise of hybrid teaching models, how can educators seamlessly merge traditional classroom experiences with online platforms? How can educators harness the power of emerging technologies to elevate the learning experience? Professor Ryan Baker will facilitate a discussion on the topic drawing from his extensive research on the topic. All graduate students are welcome. This […]
406
Teaching and school and life, oh my!
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Earth & Environmental Sciences department and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
543 (Cherpack)
Noticing Struggling Students
This workshop seeks to address strategies for noticing and advising struggling students in the language classroom. These strategies of fostering a thoughtful and respectful dialogue with students however, can also apply to courses other than language and culture. In partner and group work, participants will discuss scaffolded approaches to guiding students through the demanding landscape […]
300
Job Market Best Practices
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Communication department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.