This fall CIRTL is offering 2 online courses, 1 online practicum, and 7 online workshops designed for graduate students and postdocs pursuing teaching careers in higher education. Fall programming is topically focused around evidence-based teaching fundamentals, student belonging, and academic professional development. All programming includes synchronous online sessions that take place in Zoom, unless otherwise mentioned.
We will announce programming schedules and registration dates by early August. Anyone can register to attend programming, but participants from CIRTL member institutions and alumni will receive priority when registering for programming with limited seats; capped programming typically reaches capacity within a week of registration opening.
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Evidence-based teaching fundamentals
An Introduction to Evidence-Based Undergraduate STEM Teaching
Get an overview of effective college teaching strategies and the research that supports them in this 8-part asynchronous course designed for graduate students and postdocs in STEM disciplines. Initially created as a cohort-based course, we are re-launching this course this fall as a self-paced online course. No cap; read more and register.
The College Classroom
Get an introduction to key learning principles and the basics of effective, evidence-based teaching practices in this 12-week course about teaching in the college classroom. This course meets online in Zoom on Tuesdays, September 24 through December 10, at 10-11:30pm Gulf / 3-4:30pm Atlantic / 2-3:30pm Eastern / 1-2:30pm Central / 12-1:30pm Mountain / 11am-12:30pm Pacific. Cap: 100; at capacity and closed for registration as of Thursday, September 19.
A Student-Centered Approach for Reducing Plagiarism
Consider how student-centered, accessible, and contextual course design can reduce students’ propensity to cheat and improve learning for all. This two-part workshop meets online in Zoom on Mondays, October 21 and October 28 at 7:30-9pm Gulf / 12:30-2pm Atlantic / 11:30am-1pm Eastern / 10:30am-12pm Central / 9:30-11am Mountain / 8:30-10am Pacific. No cap; registration is closed.
Postdoc Teaching Practicum
Work with an experienced instructor in your discipline to enhance your understanding and experience of teaching a university course in this 5-month mentorship program. This online course meets in Zoom on Thursday, December 5, January 9, February 6, March 6, and April 3 at 9-11pm Gulf / 2-4pm Atlantic / 1-3pm Eastern / 12-2pm Central / 11am-1pm Mountain / 10am-12pm Pacific (note that the course spans the 2024-2025 winter). Participants will be expected to do extensive independent work and work with teaching mentors outside of these monthly sessions. Cap: 40. Read more and register now.
Student belonging
Fostering a Growth Mindset and Developing a Sense of Belonging in Your Students
Learn from social and educational psychology in this one-part workshop on how instructors can foster growth mindsets in their students, and how that in turn can foster greater student motivation, achievement, and belonging. This online workshop meets in Zoom on Thursday, October 24 at 7-9pm Gulf / 12-2pm Atlantic / 11am-1pm Eastern / 10am-12pm Central / 9-11am Mountain / 8-10am Pacific. No cap; register now.
Creating Effective and Inclusive Learning Experiences for Neurodiverse Students
Learn about neurodiversity in teaching and learning and develop strategies to create an effective and inclusive learning environment in this one-part workshop. No previous experience with neurodiversity is required. This online workshop meets in Zoom on Thursday, October 24 at 10-11:30pm Gulf / 3-4:30pm Atlantic / 2-3:30pm Eastern / 1-2:30pm Central / 12-1:30pm Mountain / 11am-12:30pm Pacific. Cap: 80; at capacity and closed for registration as of Monday, October 14.
Academic professional development
Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement (September)
Learn what a teaching philosophy statement is and how they are used in the academic job hunt, and explore your own teaching philosophy in a writing group of peers in this two-part workshop. This section meets in Zoom on Tuesdays, September 17 and 24 at 11pm-12:30am Gulf / 4-5:30pm Atlantic / 3-4:30pm Eastern / 2-3:30pm Central / 1-2:30pm Mountain / 12-1:30pm Pacific. Cap: 50; at capacity and closed for registration as of Wednesday, September 4.
Writing an Effective Teaching Philosophy Statement (October)
Learn what a teaching philosophy statement is and how they are used in the academic job hunt, and explore your own teaching philosophy in a writing group of peers in this two-part workshop. This section meets in Zoom on Thursday, October 3 and 10 at 8-9:30pm Gulf / 1-2:30pm Atlantic / 12-1:30pm Eastern / 11am-12:30pm Central / 10-11:30am Mountain / 9-10:30am Pacific. Cap: 50; at capacity and closed for registration as of Monday, September 16.
Overcoming Imposter Phenomena and Building Resiliency as Graduate Students
Find new ways to build your own resiliency in academia in this one-part workshop guiding participants through a new framework that builds upon research on imposter phenomena, adapting to change, and building resiliency. This online workshop meets in Zoom on Thursday, October 10 at 7-8:30pm Gulf / 12-1:30pm Atlantic / 11am-12:30pm Eastern / 10-11:30am Central / 9-10:30am Mountain / 8-9:30am Pacific. No cap; register now.
Preparing Your Teaching Demo for a Job Interview
As part of the interview process for a faculty position in the U.S., you may be asked to lead a teaching demonstration. In this one-session workshop, we’ll discuss ways to go into your teaching demo with preparedness, confidence, and adaptability. This online workshop meets in Zoom on Thursday, October 17 at 8:30-10pm Gulf / 1:30-3pm Atlantic / 12:30-2pm Eastern / 11:30am-1pm Central / 10:30am-12pm Mountain / 9:30-11am Pacific. Cap: 50; at capacity and closed for registration as of Wednesday, October 2.