Graduate Students

How can we keep students engaged while delivering content efficiently in a large lecture class? In this ATW, we will explore strategies for enhancing lecture effectiveness that maintain student interest and promote active learning. Participants will develop practical tools and strategies for equitable and effective teaching and time management. We welcome teaching fellows and instructors at all…

What makes a constructive conversation? How can curiosity shape classroom interactions and help us learn? This workshop explores theoretical frameworks for thinking through classroom conversations, analyzes how curiosity can foster meaningful dialogue and learning, and empowers participants with practical strategies for facilitating difficult conversations with confidence and care.

As educators, we have an immense responsibility to cultivate student’s intellectual development, yet our position also offers a profound opportunity to foster care and connectedness. Opening learning spaces to authenticity and vulnerability can enrich the classroom community and establish a lasting practice of care in students and educators. This practice of care in turn promotes resiliency, be…

As educators, we have an immense responsibility to cultivate student’s intellectual development, yet our position also offers a profound opportunity to foster care and connectedness. Opening learning spaces to authenticity and vulnerability can enrich the classroom community and establish a lasting practice of care in students and educators. This practice of care in turn promotes resiliency, be…

Does creating a rigorous classroom necessarily come at the cost of accessibility and equity? In this Intermediate Teaching Workshop (ITW), we’ll investigate the meaning of Universal Design for Learning, use this framework to identify the barriers present in the traditional classroom model, and explore ways to incorporate rigor without sacrificing access. If you have any questions, please contac…

While international students bring valuable perspectives and experiences to the classroom, they may also encounter academic and socio-cultural barriers shaped by unfamiliar institutional norms, language differences, and the hidden curriculum. In this Intermediate Teaching Workshop (ITW), we will examine common challenges international students face, reflect on how cultural and institutional dif…

While mentorship is critical to researchers’ personal and professional development, effective mentorship is often a neglected facet of pedagogical training. In this Intermediate Teaching Workshop (ITW), we will discuss how to establish clear mentor-mentee expectations, support mentee career/research goals, and facilitate independent thinking. Finally, we will discuss equity in mentorship and ex…

First generation and low income (FGLI) students form a diverse and rapidly growing student population. Like many non-traditional student groups, FGLI students face challenges and barriers in college settings not necessarily designed for them. In this workshop, we will analyze first generation and low income students’ experiences and the strengths they bring to learning. We will examine first-pe…

How do you respond when a student shares they are struggling with barriers that affect their ability to thrive in your classroom? With anxiety, depression, grief, or other illnesses and hardships? This workshop invites graduate student instructors across the disciplines to develop skills and strategies for supporting students’ mental health. We will learn how to apply principles of accessible d…

Are you having trouble getting all of your students to participate? Do you ever wonder how to define or even grade participation, while still creating an equitable classroom environment? This workshop explores the meaning of “participation” and the diverse ways in which it can appear in the classroom. We will also discuss why participation is so important to student learning, and the challenges…