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Crafting Teaching Statements Workshop for Graduate Student & Postdocs
Feb. 8, 2016—In this workshop, we will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. Date: Wednesday, February 10th Time: 4:15-5:45pm Location: Center for...
Upcoming Teaching Visit Opportunity
Jan. 27, 2016—The Teaching Visits program is an important way by which the CFT promotes collaborative inquiry and reflection, providing case-based opportunities for Vanderbilt teachers to consider choices they have when constructing their classes. A small group of visitors observes a host’s class on a selected day and then engages in an hour of conversation with the instructor...
Blackboard Drop-in Sessions to Feature Grade Center
Jan. 22, 2016—Drop-in Support Hours for Spring Semester Blackboard Support at the CFT will be offering drop-in training and support for the spring semester for faculty, graduate students, and staff using Blackboard. Come get technical and pedagogical support from a team of Blackboard specialists during our drop-in support hours. We will begin each drop-in session with quick, 10-minute training...
Local CIRTL Workshop on Evidence-Based Teaching
Dec. 15, 2015— VU-CIRTL is conducting an Evidence-based Teaching Workshop January 7th and 8th. The workshop is designed for future faculty with no experience with teaching as research however all graduate students, post docs, faculty, and staff are welcome. Workshop topics include how people learn, challenge-based learning, course design, assessment, classroom management, classroom technology, and scholarly resources....
Upcoming Graduate Student & Postdoc Teaching Workshop: Improv for the Millennial Learner – Monday, Dec 7th, 3:30-5:00pm
Nov. 30, 2015—Improv for the Millennial Learner Facilitators: Ben Galina & Jane Hirtle, Graduate Teaching Fellows, Center for Teaching Date & Time: Monday, Dec 7th, 3:30-5:00pm Location: CFT Classroom, 1114 19th Ave South, 3rd floor Never far from an Internet connection, today’s university students move indiscriminately between the online and physical realms. The presence of these “digital...
Visual Thinking in the Classroom – Workshop with Nick Sousanis, December 4th
Nov. 24, 2015—by Derek Bruff, CFT Director I’m excited to share that the Center for Teaching is co-sponsoring a workshop on visual thinking in the classroom next Friday, December 4th, led by Nick Sousanis. Visual Thinking in the Classroom Facilitator: Nick Sousanis, University of Calgary Friday, December 4th, 2:10-3:00pm Buttrick 202 In Nick Sousanis’ book Unflattening, written...
Upcoming Teaching Workshops for Graduate Students & Postdocs
Nov. 13, 2015—An Enticing Glimpse into Your Classroom: Crafting an Effective Teaching Portfolio In this workshop we will gather and select documentation to help capture your unique approach to teaching. As a participant, you will receive individualized feedback on your documents which will help you determine how best to describe your pedagogy and to discern which items...
Upcoming Blackboard Support Offerings
Nov. 9, 2015—Drop-in Support Hours for November/December Blackboard Support at the CFT will be offering drop-in times in November and December for faculty, graduate students, and staff using Blackboard. Come get technical and pedagogical support from a team of Blackboard specialists during our drop-in support hours: Monday 11/9/15 1-3pm Monday 11/16/15 1-3pm Monday 11/30/15 1-3pm Monday 12/7/15 1-3pm...
Upcoming Faculty Teaching Visit with Dr. Leigh Gilchrist: Thursday, Nov 12th
Nov. 5, 2015—Leigh Gilchrist, Assistant Professor of the Practice and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Human and Organizational Development HOD 3221: Health Service Delivery to Diverse Populations Leigh Gilchrist is Assistant Professor of the Practice and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Human and Organizational Development at Peabody College. In HOD 3221:...
Upcoming Graduate Student & Postdoc Teaching Workshop: Inclusive Teaching, Wednesday, October 28th
Oct. 18, 2015—Inclusive Teaching Facilitators: Richard Coble & Dani Picard, Graduate Teaching Fellows, Center for Teaching Date & Time: Wednesday, Oct 28th, 3:30-5:00pm Location: CFT Classroom, 1114 19th Ave South, 3rd floor What is an inclusive classroom? What practices and plans can instructors learn to promote classroom inclusivity? Together, we will examine issues of power and identity...