Teaching and Learning
Fall 2022
For information about TA Orientation, please visit the TA Orientation & Prep Course page.
Teaching & Learning Workshops
The Graduate College in partnership with the Teaching and Learning Center is offering a series of workshops on topics in teaching and learning this fall. While these workshops are geared toward graduate Teaching Assistants and Fellows (TAs/TFs) as part of the TA Orientation and Prep Course, they are open to the entire University community!
Workshop 1: Why Aren't Undergrads as Interested in This Stuff as I Am? How to Motivate Students
Facilitator: Christopher Finnan, EdD, Clinical Professor, General Business, LeBow College of Business
You've devoted your life to your discipline and find it fascinating, but some of your students may be less than enthusiastic about it. In this session you will learn principles and strategies for inspiring motivation and instilling the will to work in your students.
Friday, September 30, 2022
12 - 1 p.m. ET
Virtual via Zoom
This session has concluded.
Workshop 2: Learning is Not a Spectator Sport: Get Students in the Game with Active Learning!
Facilitator: Johanna Inman, EdD, Director, Teaching and Learning Center
The research on how learning works has shown that students learn better and retain more when they are directly involved in their learning. In this workshop, TAs will be presented with the principles of active and collaborative learning, discover a few time-tested active learning techniques, and have the opportunity to brainstorm ways they can apply this research to their own teaching contexts.
Friday, October 21, 2022
12 - 1 p.m. ET
Graduate Student Lounge
Main Building, Room 010A, Lower Level
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
This session has concluded.
Workshop 3: How to Grade Effectively without Losing Sleep (or Your Mind)
Facilitator: Valerie Klein, EdD, Associate Clinical Professor, School of Education, and Interim Associate Director, Teaching and Learning Center
One of the toughest parts of being a TA is the grading process. TAs need to balance fairness with adherence to learning objectives, while allowing time for their own work and other life obligations. This interactive session will include a discussion of various grading strategies, how to handle grading disputes, and techniques for time management or grading responsibilities.
Friday, November 4, 2022
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET
Graduate Student Lounge
Main Building, Room 010A, Lower Level
3141 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
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