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SUMMARY:Self-Paced Teaching & Learning Courses
DESCRIPTION:Develop your teaching & learning knowledge and skills in one of CIRTL’s 9 self-paced\, asynchronous courses designed for graduate students and postdocs. You can read detailed descriptions of this programming below. At the bottom of this page you can view a matrix showing how each self-paced course addresses CIRTL’s learning goals: \n\nGoal 1: Develop evidence-based teaching knowledge\nGoal 2: Connect with community to enhance teaching\nGoal 3: Cultivate teaching skills through reflective improvement\nGoal 4: Prepare for an impactful career\n\nQuestions? Contact CIRTL’s help desk at registration@cirtl.net. \n\nSelf-paced programming open to all\nAn Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching\nGet an overview of effective college teaching strategies and the research that supports them in this 8-part self-paced online course designed for graduate students and postdocs in STEM disciplines (science\, technology\, engineering\, and math). \n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\, 2\nLearning level: introductory\nRead more and register now\n\nAdvancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching\nLearn effective college-level teaching strategies that engage learners through active learning\, as well as the research that supports them\, in this 8-part self-paced online course designed for future faculty in STEM disciplines (science\, technology\, engineering\, and math). This course builds on “An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching”; the intro course is recommended\, but not required\, as a prerequisite for participating in this course. \n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\, 2\, 3\nLearning level: intermediate\nRead more and register now\n\n\nSelf-paced programming open to members and alumni\nWriting an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement (Self-paced)\nLearn what a teaching philosophy statement is\, brainstorm what you might write about in yours\, and draft your own statement in this self-paced workshop. Participants who complete this workshop will be invited to attend a synchronous session where you can refine your draft with a writing group of peers from your discipline. Coming soon. \n\nCIRTL learning goals: 4\nRead more and register now\n\nCreating a Transgender Inclusive STEM Environment: A Course for Educators\nUnderstand the climate for trans students in STEM disciplines\, and learn specific ways to make your class environment more trans inclusive in this 4-part\, self-paced online short course. Participants will begin with a snapshot of the cultural context for trans students and colleagues in STEM disciplines\, get an introduction to a framework for trans inclusivity\, and explore specific ways to apply that framework to your own practice. \n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\, 3\nLearning level: introductory\nRead more and register now\n\nEffective Teaching and Learning: Promoting Student Engagement and Motivation Through Reflective and Metacognitive Strategies\nPost-graduate STEM education presents unique opportunities and challenges in shaping professionals who can address complex scientific\, technological\, and societal issues. This 4-part\, self-paced online short course is designed to equip educators with innovative teaching strategies and pedagogies that inspire transformative learning\, deepen engagement\, and foster meaningful connections between theoretical knowledge and professional practice. \n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\, 3\nLearning level: introductory\nRead more and register now\n\nIncorporating Active Learning\nActive learning is a commonly-used phrase that many have different conceptions of or attribute different characteristics to. In this 4-part\, self-paced online short course\, learn the basic components along with the benefits and limitations of active learning. Participants will use this knowledge to determine when active learning would be a benefit to the learning process and how they can apply new active learning strategies in the classroom. \n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\, 2\nLearning level: introductory\nRead more and register now\n\nMaking Large Classes Feel Smaller\nReflect on the challenges of teaching in large classes and your own pedagogical values as an instructor in order to find creative ways to support student learning and engagement. This 4-part\, self-paced online short course explores common logistical challenges in large classes\, considers how to apply evidence-based teaching practices in these environments\, and invites participants to develop their own ideas for improved student engagement and participation. \n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\, 3\nLearning level: introductory\nRead more and register now\n\nResearch as a High Impact Practice in STEM Education\nTo broaden participation in research and make STEM disciplines more inclusive\, instructors can demystify research early and often. One promising way to do this is to bring research practices into the classroom. This 4-part\, self-paced online short course introduces strategies that instructors can use to connect students with meaningful\, research-aligned learning experiences\, no matter their starting point. \n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\, 2\nLearning level: introductory\nRead more and register now\n\nWhen a Student Falls Behind\nGiven the rapid pace and large volume of technical content in STEM courses\, instructors often see students fall behind the cadence of content in the course for a variety of reasons in a variety of ways. Once a student falls behind\, this can impede learning significantly. This 5-part\, self-paced online short course introduces how can instructors create policies and support for students that are not on the “same timeline” of learning as the intended pace of the course. \n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\nLearning level: introductory\nRead more and register now\n\nTA Principles and Strategies\n\n\nParticipants will gain a deeper understanding of their responsibilities as TAs and are empowered to contribute meaningfully to student success and the overall academic environment. This 7-part\, self-paced online short course designed to support teaching assistants in developing essential skills across key areas of teaching and learning covers pedagogical principles\, course design\, effective teaching practices\, assessment and feedback strategies\, classroom management\, time management\, and professional communication. \n\n\n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\, 2\, 3\nLearning level: introductory\nRead more and register now\n\nTeaching Transferable Skills and Work-Integrated Learning in the College Classroom\n\n\nLearn techniques for teaching transferable skills and work-integrated learning through re-imagining the nature of human competency\, how people best learn complex skills\, and how to re-design teaching activities accordingly. This 4-part\, self-paced online short course will help learners practice how to articulate and then teach key skills relevant to your courses that are embedded in disciplinary content and cultural contexts. \n\n\n\nCIRTL learning goals: 1\, 2\, 3\, 4\nLearning level: intermediate\nRead more and register now\n\n\nSelf-paced courses & CIRTL learning goals\nAll programming aligns with CIRTL’s 4 learning goals at introductory\, intermediate\, or advanced levels. Here\, you can see how our self-paced programming provides different learning experiences for each learning goal. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nCourse\nGoal 1: Develop evidence-based teaching knowledge\nGoal 2: Connect with community to enhance teaching\nGoal 3: Cultivate teaching skills through reflective improvement\nGoal 4: Prepare for an impactful career\n\n\n\n\nWhen a Student Falls Behind\nIntroductory\n\n\n\n\n\nAn Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching\nIntroductory\nIntroductory\n\n\n\n\nResearch as a High Impact Practice in STEM Education\nIntroductory\nIntroductory\n\n\n\n\nIncorporating Active Learning\nIntroductory\nIntroductory\n\n\n\n\nCreating a Transgender Inclusive STEM Environment: A Course for Educators\nIntroductory\n\nIntroductory\n\n\n\nMaking Large Classes Feel Smaller\nIntroductory\n\nIntroductory\n\n\n\nEffective Teaching and Learning: Promoting Student Engagement and Motivation Through Reflective and Metacognitive Strategies\nIntroductory\n\nIntroductory\n\n\n\nAdvancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching\nIntermediate\nIntermediate\nIntermediate\n\n\n\nTA Principles and Strategies\nIntroductory\nIntroductory\nIntroductory\n\n\n\nTeaching Transferable Skills and Work-Integrated Learning in the College Classroom\nIntermediate\nIntermediate\nIntermediate\nIntermediate
URL:https://cirtl.net/event/self-paced-courses/
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SUMMARY:Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive two-part workshop participants will learn what a teaching philosophy statement is and how it’s used on the academic job market\, discuss ideas and ask questions about your own statement\, then draft a statement and refine it in a writing group of peers from your discipline. We will discuss elements of teaching statements\, evidence of effective teaching tailored for different academic jobs\, and strategies to get started or polish existing teaching statements. Participants from all disciplines will become better equipped and prepared to communicate their teaching practice through this workshop’s small group writing and feedback process. By the end of this workshop\, participants will be able to: \n\nUnderstand common components of a teaching philosophy statement\nIdentify their own teaching accomplishments\, beliefs\, and goals\nDraft a teaching philosophy statement\nRefine their work through peer review feedback\n\nInstructors\nEmily Potratz\, University of Illinois\, Chicago\nBrian Rybarczyk\, University of North Carolina\, Chapel Hill \nWorkshop Schedule\nThis two-session online workshop meets in Zoom on Monday\, September 14 and 21 at 4-5:30pm Eastern / 3-4:30pm Central / 1-2:30pm Pacific/Arizona. \n**This workshop meets on September 15 and 22 at 12-1:30am Gulf** \nAudience\nThis workshop is designed first and foremost for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in STEM/SBE disciplines\, but generally relevant to anyone looking to develop or refine their teaching statement. \nRegistration & Enrollment\n**Closed for registration as of Tuesday\, September 1st** \nCap: 50. Registration opens on Monday\, August 31st at 10am CT. Enrollment will be processed on a first-come\, first-served basis; registrants who are from CIRTL member institutions or CIRTL alumni will receive priority. \nAccessibility\nIf you have access needs\, please let us know what they are. Contact Kate Diamond (kdiamond3@wisc.edu)\, who is supporting this workshop\, to let us know how we can help you have a successful experience. In addition to meeting individualized needs\, we will also take measures throughout the workshop to support accessibility for all our students: \n\nUsing alt-text on images in reading materials\nSending pre-session reminders with upcoming assignments to all students\nSharing materials for synchronous sessions with students (slides\, activity instructions\, etc.)\nEnabling live captioning in synchronous sessions\nIncorporating multiple modes of interaction into synchronous sessions\n\n\nAbout CIRTL Programming\nCIRTL Network programming is designed to develop future faculty committed to implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices to create undergraduate educational experiences that are accessible to all learners. Participants can explore our programming in any order\, and to whatever extent supports your own teaching development needs and interests. To help participants understand what they can expect across all our programming\, all CIRTL programming aligns with four broad learning goals; within those goals\, programming might provide participants improving evidence-based teaching. \nThis workshop supports the following CIRTL learning goals: \n\nGoal 4: Prepare for an impactful career. See more Goal 4 programming.
URL:https://cirtl.net/event/writing-an-effective-teaching-philosophy-statement-3/2026-09-21/
LOCATION:Online in Zoom
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SUMMARY:Rethinking Assessment Design in the Age of AI: A Practical Framework
DESCRIPTION:This interactive session introduces a practical framework for redesigning assessments in the age of AI by shifting the focus from answer generation to evidence\, reasoning\, decision-making\, and reflection. Through examples from multiple disciplines\, participants will explore practical strategies for redesigning existing assessments while maintaining alignment with course learning outcomes. The session includes live polls\, guided reflection\, and participant discussion\, providing attendees with actionable ideas they can immediately apply in their own teaching. By the end of this workshop\, participants will be prepared to: \n\nIdentify opportunities to redesign assessments for deeper learning in the age of AI.\nApply a practical framework to redesign an assessment from your own teaching context.\nReflect on how assessment design can better promote evidence\, reasoning\, decision-making\, and reflection in student learning.\nDistinguish between answer-focused and thinking-focused assessments.\n\nInstructors\nSami Mejri\, Khalifa University\nAsli Hassan\, Khalifa University \nWorkshop Schedule\nThis one-session online workshop meets in Zoom on Wednesday\, September 30th at 7-8:15pm Gulf / 11am-12:15pm Eastern / 10-11:15am Central / 8-9:15am Pacific/Arizona. \nAudience\nThis workshop is for anyone interested in redesigning assessments in the age of AI by shifting the focus from answer generation to evidence\, reasoning\, decision-making\, and reflection. \nRegistration\nREGISTER NOW \nNo cap. Registration opens on Tuesday\, September 8th at 10am CT and closes on the day of the workshop. \nAccessibility\nIf you have access needs\, please let us know what they are. Contact Zoe Zuleger (zmzuleger@wisc.edu)\, who is supporting this workshop\, to let us know how we can help you have a successful experience. In addition to meeting individualized needs\, we will also take measures throughout the workshop to support accessibility for all our students: \n\nEnabling live captioning in synchronous sessions\nIncorporating multiple modes of interaction into synchronous sessions\n\n\nAbout CIRTL Programming\nCIRTL Network programming is designed to develop future faculty committed to implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices to create undergraduate educational experiences that are accessible to all learners. Participants can explore our programming in any order\, and to whatever extent supports your own teaching development needs and interests. To help participants understand what they can expect across all our programming\, all CIRTL programming aligns with four broad learning goals; within those goals\, programming might provide participants improving evidence-based teaching. \nThis workshop supports the following CIRTL learning goals: \n\nGoal 1: Develop evidence-based teaching knowledge. See more Goal 1 programming.\nGoal 2: Connect with community to enhance teaching. See more Goal 2 programming.\nGoal 3: Cultivate teaching skills through reflective improvement. See more Goal 3 programming.
URL:https://cirtl.net/event/rethinking-assessment-design-in-the-age-of-ai-a-practical-framework/
LOCATION:Online in Zoom
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