Vagelos 3000
Critical Reading of Scientific Papers
This workshop is focused on strategies to critically read scientific articles and how TAs can help students' reading development. Join us for a discussion of fostering critical reading skills and actionable ways […]
337
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 […]
360
Teaching Across Disciplines: Teaching Non-Major Students
The liberal arts undergraduate curriculum at Penn requires all undergraduates to fulfill general education requirements in STEM fields (Sectors V, VI and VII; Quantitative Data Analysis) regardless of their background […]
114 (Greenberg Lounge)
Teaching Scientists How to Communicate
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 […]
Vagelos 2000
Backwards Course Design: Design Courses “Backwards”
In this workshop, TAs will learn how to design their own courses using intended learning objectives. This student-centered approach will focus course design on students gaining desired skills and knowledge […]
Collaborative Classroom (Van Pelt 113)
CETLI Course Design Institute
The 2024 Course Design Institute is full. If you are interested, you can register for the waitlist. Whether you are designing a new course, looking to revise an old one, or generally curious about how to maximize student learning and engagement in your course, CETLI invites you to register for the annual Course Design Institute […]
CETLI Seminar Room 134
Creating a Welcoming Canvas Site
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll begin building a Canvas site that engages and supports students throughout your course. You’ll learn how to effectively use tools for organizing content, keeping students on track, and focusing students’ attention on the most important information.
CETLI Seminar Room 134
Using Generative AI to Design Assignments & Exams
Learn how generative AI can help you to create effective assignments and exams for your students in less time. Bring a laptop to practice developing assessments in this interactive session.
CETLI Seminar Room 134
Preparing for Discussions Across Difference
Discussions across difference allow students to see multiple sides of an issue, reflect on their own positions, and develop the critical skills to be better thinkers and citizens. While the benefits are clear, instructors sometimes are anxious to start conversations that engage differences either because they fear students will refuse or because they fear the […]