January 2012
Tuesday
31
Basic TA-Training: Teaching a Laboratory Subsection
Graduate-Student Workshop
Tue., Jan. 31, 2012 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Arts & Sciences Laboratory Sciences Building, Room 250, Danforth Campus
In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for effectively teaching a laboratory sub-section that is part of a larger course. Topics will include...
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November 2011
Monday
21
Basic TA-Training: Grading and Responding to Students' Concerns about Grades
Graduate-Student Workshop
Mon., Nov. 21, 2011 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Seigle Hall, Room 104, Danforth Campus
In this workshop, we will discuss grading issues that commonly arise for Teaching Assistants, including grading as part of a team of faculty and TAs...
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Thursday
17
Intro to STEM Pedagogies: Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL)
Graduate-Student and Postdoc Workshop
Thu., Nov. 17, 2011 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
McMillen Laboratories 311, Danforth Campus
Peer-Led Team Learning (PLTL) is a nationally used active-learning strategy in which small groups of students work together on structured activities...
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Tuesday
15
Departmental Workshop: Checking your Alignment: What's good for your tires is great for your classes, too
Graduate-Student and Postdoc Workshop
Tue., Nov. 15, 2011 10:00 am - 11:30 am
McDonnell 412, Danforth Campus
Graduate students and postdoctoral appointees in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) are invited to participate in a teaching...
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Thursday
10
Basic TA-Training: Grading and Responding to Students' Concerns about Grades
Graduate-Student Workshop
Thu., Nov. 10, 2011 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Arts & Sciences Laboratory Sciences Building, Room 250, Danforth Campus
In this workshop, we will discuss grading issues that commonly arise for Teaching Assistants, including grading as part of a team of faculty and...
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Monday
7
Applying Cognitive Science to Improve Teaching
Graduate-Student Workshop
Mon., Nov. 7, 2011 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Seigle Hall, Rm. 104, Danforth Campus
This workshop will introduce participants to learning and memory research that is relevant to teaching at the university level. Topics include how to...
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Thursday
3
Teaching Tips for International Graduate-Student TAs
Graduate-Student Workshop
Thu., Nov. 3, 2011 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Stix International House, Danforth Campus
In this graduate-student workshop, participants will discuss how cultural differences can shape interactions and expectations about teaching and...
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October 2011
Wednesday
19
Intro to STEM Pedagogies: Teaching Students How to Critically Evaluate Scientific Literature
Graduate-Student and Postdoc Workshop
Wed., Oct. 19, 2011 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
McMillen Laboratories 311, Danforth Campus
In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for teaching students how to read, understand, and evaluate current scientific articles....
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Monday
17
Basic TA-Training: Who's In Charge Here? Managing a Classroom and Responding to Common Problems
Graduate-Student Workshop
Mon., Oct. 17, 2011 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Arts & Sciences Laboratory Sciences Building, Room 250, Danforth Campus
In this workshop, we will discuss how "authority issues" can shape teaching by graduate-student TAs. Participants will learn how to use their...
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Thursday
13
Designing Visuals to Enhance Learning and Interaction
Graduate-Student Workshop
Thu., Oct. 13, 2011 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Arts & Sciences Laboratory Sciences Building, Room 250, Danforth Campus
In this workshop, participants will discuss strategies for integrating the use of PowerPoint and other presentation platforms into an interactive...
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