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All programming aligns with CIRTL’s 4 learning goals at introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Here, you can see programming that provides participants with an introductory exposure to learning goal topics.

Classroom Ethics in Higher Education: Navigating Dilemmas with Intention

In this workshop, participants will participate in a classroom ethics “bootcamp” that will prepare them for exploring the inherent tensions that arise in the classroom, from issues of fair student assessment to facing controversial topics in discussion. Cap: 45, registration opens on Monday, June 29th at 10am CT.

Handling Difficult Dialogues In the Classroom

In this workshop, participants will discuss planning complex dialogues and handling difficult moments in the classroom, drawing from scholarly frameworks such as Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) and reflective teaching. No cap, registration opens on Monday, June 22nd at 10am CT.

TA Principles and Strategies

TA Principles and Strategies (TAPS) is a comprehensive asynchronous short course designed to support teaching assistants in developing essential skills across key areas of teaching and learning. The course covers pedagogical principles, course design, effective teaching practices, assessment and feedback strategies, classroom management, time management, and professional communication. Through a thoughtfully sequenced series of modules, participants gain a deeper understanding…

Teaching Transferable Skills and Work-Integrated Learning in the College Classroom

Learn techniques for teaching transferable skills (e.g., teamwork, critical thinking) 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. After a brief introduction to sociocultural learning theory and limitations with the dominant notion of generic "soft skills" learners will practice how to articulate and then teach…

Johns Hopkins University Online Teaching Institute

The Johns Hopkins Teaching Institute is a 5-day online teaching institute designed to help doctoral students and post-docs become successful and confident classroom teachers. Cap: 50 CIRTL participants; waitlist available.

Johns Hopkins University In Person Teaching Institute

The Johns Hopkins Teaching Institute is a 3-day in-person teaching institute designed to help doctoral students and post-docs become successful and confident classroom teachers. Cap: 15 CIRTL participants; waitlist available.

Finishing your Diss/Thesis

In this event, we will discuss practical strategies for completing your dissertation/thesis. No cap; read more and register now.

Quick Tips for Teaching

In this interactive workshop, participants will explore practical tips from the research literature, their own teaching experience, and other instructors. Cap: 50; at capacity and closed for registration.

Panel(s) of Careers Beyond Higher Education

Join panelists from various disciplines to discuss their career paths from graduate degree to professional. This is the eight and final event in The Joyful Journey: Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Scholar Professional Development Series. Read more and register.