This 2-hour workshop will equip graduate students (the participants) to develop negotiation and communication skills in a variety of settings. Students will learn about the key principles of negotiation, including what it is, the dynamics, and the different styles. Students will also develop a toolbox of negotiation techniques to set them up for success, which […]
This two-hour interactive workshop equips Teaching Assistants (TAs) with the knowledge and skills to design and facilitate effective active learning techniques. Participants will explore a variety of active learning techniques, evaluate their applicability across disciplines, and learn to adapt these strategies for diverse student groups. Through hands-on activities and peer collaboration, participants will practice designing active […]
Mentorship, whether informal or formal, is a critical aspect of teaching and learning in higher education. The quality of mentorship experiences can have a direct impact on student outcomes. Despite how pervasive mentorship is within the academy, mentors lack formal training in effective mentorship practices, often adopting the practices and qualities of their own mentors. […]
Each in-person Microteaching session will involve 5 graduate student participants and 2 TATPfacilitators. Participants will take turns acting as instructors by takingtheir students (i.e., other participants and TATP facilitators) through a 10(ten) minute lesson. Following their lesson and a brief reflection, eachinstructor will provide a brief, verbal self-assessment, stating what theythought worked well in the […]
Without fail, one of the most universal issues educators encounter in the classroom is how to engage students and motivate them to participate in activities and discussions. Active Learning strategies are some of the best tools to promote learner engagement and buy-in by establishing various types of low-stakes activities to help cement learning. However, personal […]
This workshop invites course instructors, teaching assistants, and graduate students to explore sustainability and its relevance to teaching and learning. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of sustainability’s three pillars—environmental, social, and economic—and how these principles can be incorporated into sustainability pedagogy across disciplines.Building on the university’s commitment to sustainability, as highlighted by the President’s […]
This workshop invites course instructors and teaching assistants who are committed to fostering equitable learning environments to learn more about inclusive teaching. In this session of the series, participants will delve into the foundational principles of inclusive teaching focus on understanding the systemic barriers that affect student engagement and learning, the importance of fostering a sense […]
Queer representation in STEM fields has historically been lower and more challenging compared to other fields. LGBTQ+ individuals in STEM often face higher rates of discrimination and negative workplace experiences. For example, a survey found that 28% of LGBTQ+ people in STEM have considered leaving their jobs due to hostile work environments. Additionally, LGBTQ+ people […]
Each OnlineMicroteaching session will involve 5 graduate student participants and 2 TATPfacilitators. Participants will take turns acting as instructors by takingtheir students (i.e., other participants and TATP facilitators) through a 10(ten) minute lesson over Zoom. Following their lesson and a brief reflection, eachinstructor will provide a brief, verbal self-assessment, stating what theythought worked well in […]
This workshop is designed for participants to reflect and communicate their personal pedagogies as they relate to EDIA topics. Participants will reflect on their teaching experience, choose an example of their personal pedagogy in action, and write about that experience using a toolbox of writing techniques and language covered in the workshop. Peer feedback furthers […]
Each OnlineMicroteaching session will involve 5 graduate student participants and 2 TATPfacilitators. Participants will take turns acting as instructors by takingtheir students (i.e., other participants and TATP facilitators) through a 10(ten) minute lesson over Zoom. Following their lesson and a brief reflection, eachinstructor will provide a brief, verbal self-assessment, stating what theythought worked well in […]
Pleasenote that these sessions can be counted towards Course Instructor Job training,but not towards any other TATP certificate . Nevertheless, anyoneis welcome to participate in the event. Thistraining is grouped into two parts: seven asynchronous learning modules (3.5hours), and two synchronous online workshop sessions(2.5 hours total). Youmust complete the 7 asynchronous modules before you can attend the […]
