200
Introducing Undergraduates to the Research Process
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Economics department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI […]
0301
Teaching Technical Topics
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 […]
543 - Cherpack Lounge
From Application to Campus Visit: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Job Market
Dr. Labridy will be discussing how to showcase your strengths in your application materials and what happens during interviews and campus interviews. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows […]
CETLI Seminar Room 134
Helping Students Read More Effectively
Instructors often assign students reading as a way to get students ready for class. Students, however, sometimes are not sure what role the readings play in class. To begin this […]
101
Helping Students in Distress, Featuring Penn’s Wellness team
Are you prepared to help a student in distress? Join us for a workshop led by Wellness team member Mia Tian focused on supporting students in difficult times. In this […]
CETLI Seminar Room 134
Teaching Outside Your Area of Expertise
While graduate research training is generally tailored to a specific and narrow subject area, graduate students are often asked to teach or TA courses on a wide range of topics. This might include a survey course in which your area of expertise is just one small component, a course on a topic selected to increase […]
Seminar Room, 6th Floor
Teaching Outside of the Tenure Track
The vocation of teaching in Religious Studies and related disciplines is not restricted to those scholars who hold tenure-track jobs, and its audience is not restricted to undergraduate and graduate students. In this workshop, Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies Director Steve Weitzman, Associate Director Natalie Dohrmann, and Director of Public Programs Anne Albert will […]
360
Teaching (and more) with Tech
Are you feeling like you want to engage with your students through tech? Do you hope to make your presentations and materials more interactive? Do you want some different ideas on aesthetics and design on your material? Join us for a workshop with Ananth on the power of technology in the classroom and in your […]
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.
CETLI 134
Teaching and Mentorship in the Research Lab
Planning to mentor an undergrad or rotation student in the research lab this summer or fall? Hear from our experienced panelists about tips, tricks, and benefits of mentorship in the lab setting. Food will be provided! All graduate students welcome! Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
Leveraging Generative AI to Develop Practice Questions
In this session, we’ll explore prompts and strategies to optimize the use of generative AI tools like Bing, ChatGPT, and Gemini to develop and refine practice questions for students. Participants will have an opportunity to experiment with prompting AI tools during the session and will discuss their experiences in generating questions that align with their […]
CETLI Seminar Room 134
Teaching a Combined Graduate and Undergraduate Class
Faculty teaching co-listed undergraduate and graduate classes face the challenge of designing a class for students who have different preparation, different expertise and different motivations for taking the course. This conversation will feature Mona Merling from Math and Donovan Schaefer from Religious Studies who will share how they create classes that support learning for both […]
200
Big Lessons From Teaching Large Classes
All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Economics department, and so may be most useful to students in related fields. Counts toward the CETLI Teaching Certificate.
4th Floor, Room 425 (past Ormandy Center)
Music to Your Students’ Ears: Library Resources for TAs and Instructors
Music librarian Liza Vick will walk graduate students through the available resources for incorporating music into their teaching materials. This workshop is appropriate for both music and humanities TAs and instructors, as well as graduates from any other disciplines who are interested in incorporating musical sound in their teaching. All graduate students are welcome. This event […]
300
Multimodality in the Communication and Media Studies Classroom
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.
134 (CETLI Seminar Room)
Trans-Affirming Pedagogy in Language Classrooms: Creating and Modifying Course Materials
This workshop will provide practical approaches to trans-affirming pedagogy in language classrooms. We will discuss specific strategies for creating and modifying course materials that rely on gendered terms across languages. Participants are encouraged to bring and share trans-inclusive teaching strategies and course materials that have worked well for them in previous classroom settings. Open to […]
Vagelos 2000
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 to implement these techniques in the classroom. All graduate students are welcome. This event grows out of concerns in the Chemistry department, and so may […]
204
Teaching Polarizing Topics
Students have social and political concerns that can enter into the classroom depending on the topic. How do we teach topics like religion, race, and gender during politically charged times? How can we facilitate productive discussions in the classroom? What kinds of pushback should we anticipate from students, and how can we mitigate it before it […]
134 (CETLI Seminar Room)
Exploring Identity in Pedagogy
This workshop delves into the influence of identity on teaching and learning. Participants will examine their own identities and biases, recognizing how these factors shape classroom dynamics and instructional strategies, and how to foster student engagement. The workshop addresses power dynamics and privilege in education, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive learning environments. Participants will […]
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 a broad range of students - ranging from undergraduates to graduates, including those in online settings - focuses on discussing effective methodologies for imparting complex […]
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 preparation and interests. This poses specific challenges for teaching STEM content and skills to non-STEM majors. This workshop will focus on thinking beyond WHAT we […]
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 through measurable objectives. TAs will get the opportunity to design their own course with peers and receive feedback. All disciplines are welcome. Counts toward the […]
Collaborative Classroom (Van Pelt 113)
CETLI Course Design Institute
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 on May 21-23. Over the course of 3 days, CETLI staff and the members of the multidisciplinary […]