Develop foundational knowledge of evidence-based pedagogical practices, explore how excellence and diversity are intertwined, and try new teaching approaches in a supportive environment. Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 2:30pm, starting September 29. ΔΔ
Currently offering-Fall
Podcast Club: Inclusive teaching and universal design for learning (Fall 2021)
Join us for a participant-facilitated community using podcasts around the topics of universal design for learning and inclusive teaching. Fridays, 2pm-3pm starting Sep 17th. Δ
Beyond Rhetoric: Developing an Ethical and Equitable Practice
The call to develop an ethical teaching approach that both promotes justice and does not perpetuate harm is more urgent now than ever. This course combines hands-on experiential learning with multimedia resources to give an overview of recent educational theories and their intersection with promoting inclusivity and justice in the classroom. Tuesdays, 3:30pm – 5:30pm, starting September 14. ΔΔ
Teaching Plan 4-Week Series
Join this 4-week series to learn how to develop an aligned teaching plan with measurable learning outcomes, assessments that promote student learning, and engaging activities. Prerequisite: Must have taken 2Δ of teaching & learning coursework. 4 sessions: 1:00pm–3:00pm on May 10, 17, 24, and June 1.
Intro to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching – MOOC
This free, 8-week, asynchronous online course will provide future and current STEM faculty with an introduction to evidence-based STEM teaching practices. Registration opens August 27. Δ
Research Mentor Training – Fall 2021
Explore strategies to become a more effective, culturally responsive mentor, and discuss mentoring challenges as they arise. Multiple sections available. Δ
Leveraging Tech to Teach
Teach better and more efficiently by harnessing learning technologies in your practice. We’ll explore how to effectively use tools such as videos, interactive media, screencasting, games and simulations, online discussions, and of course, Canvas. Thursdays, 1:00pm–4:00pm, starting September 9. ΔΔ
Effective Teaching in an Internationally Diverse Classroom
Using the lens of international experience, this discussion-based course models ‘flipped classroom’ and ‘blended learning’ approaches and advances your skills in leveraging the diversity of your students for the learning of all. Fridays, 10:00am–12:00pm, starting September 10. ΔΔ
Improv to Improve Science Communication and Teaching
Use the principles of improv theater to improve your communication in multiple contexts and audiences, including talking with colleagues, presenting your research, and teaching in the classroom. Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 3:00pm starting September 8. Δ