Workshops Especially for Grad Students and Postdocs
Below are the Spring 2021 topics in the Schreyer Institute workshop series for grad students and postdocs. All events are free. Please make sure to register so we can send you the Zoom links. Full descriptions can be found on the Schreyer Institute events page.
If you'd like to suggest a workshop topic for our spring series, or request a customized workshop for your department or grad student group, send an email to Chas Brua.
TA 101: Thriving as a teaching assistant
Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 12:05-1:20pm. register
How to plan a class session
(offered multiple times; pick one)
- Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 10:10-11:25am register
- OR Thursday, Jan. 28, from 12:05-1:20pm register
- OR Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 10:10-11:25am register
Preparing your teaching demo for an interview
(offered multiple times; pick one)
Preparing your teaching statement for the job market
(offered multiple times; pick one)
Teaching so all your students are included
Thursday, Feb. 11, from 12:05-1:20pm register
Handling challenging situations and hot moments in your course
Tuesday, Feb. 16, from 12:05-1:20pm register
Wellbeing for instructors: What, why, how?
Thursday, Feb. 18, from 12:05-1:20pm register
Spring cleaning: Keeping Zoom teaching fresh
Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 12:05-1:20pm register
Promoting wellbeing for our students
Thursday, Feb. 25, from 12:05-1:20pm register
Feeling confident and comfortable teaching in a U.S. classroom
Tuesday, March 2, from 12:05-1:20pm register
Doing research on your teaching (and publishing it)
Wednesday, March 3, 10:10-11:25am register
Using assessment to promote learning
Wednesday, March 10, from 10:10-11:25am register
Leading discussions and handling students' questions in a U.S. classroom
Tuesday, March 16, from 12:05-1:20pm register
Using reflection to thrive as an instructor
Wednesday, March 17, from 10:10-11:25am register
For additional information about services for TAs and graduate instructors, please contact Chas Brua, Kris McLain, or Paul Ko.
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