Events Category
gradSTEP recap: “Beyond Four Walls: Transcending the Classroom”
Jan. 31, 2013—On Saturday, January 26th, 2013 the Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching celebrated its 15th annual Graduate Student Teaching Event for Professional Development (gradSTEP). This year’s event, co-sponsored by the Graduate Student Council, focused on the theme, “Beyond Four Walls: Transcending the Classroom.” The day’s events dealt extensively with how participants could utilize an array of...
Faculty: Visit the classroom of Cynthia Paschal on January 31
Jan. 29, 2013—A Teaching Visit involves a small group of faculty who observe a colleague’s class (on a selected day), followed by an hour of conversation about what was observed, particularly shared teaching challenges. The Center for Teaching has hosted Teaching Visits for many years and they have been among the most productive and helpful events we...
Reminder: gradSTEP is tomorrow!
Jan. 25, 2013—As many of you know, GradSTEP is happening this Saturday (January 26th) from 9:00am to 3:05pm in Buttrick Hall. Saturday’s schedule includes: 9:00-9:30 Check-in, Buttrick Atrium (first event begins at 9:30 AM) 9:30-9:45 Opening Remarks 9:45-10:45 Plenary Panel: “Beyond four walls: transcending the classroom” 10:55-12:00 Session I Workshops 12:00-12:45 Lunch (Free to registered participants!) 12:45-1:50 Session II Workshops...
Grading Efficiently: Finding the Time to Grade Fairly
Jan. 25, 2013—Teaching Affiliates John Martin (Graduate Student, Biomedical Engineering) and Killian Quigley (Graduate Student, English) discuss the upcoming gradSTEP session: Grading Efficiently: Finding the Time to Grade Fairly. Held in January each year, GradSTEP provides several workshops and discussions on teaching, learning, and professional development issues across the disciplines. Registration and more details about GradSTEP are...
High Demand for gradSTEP Session Beyond the Ivory Tower: Alternative and Non-Academic Career Choices
Jan. 19, 2013—Careers – academic and otherwise – are on the minds of many Vanderbilt graduate students this winter as they begin applying for positions, interviewing and awaiting offers. At the CFT we can tell because the career-focused session “Beyond the Ivory Tower: Alternative and Non-Academic Career Choices” at our upcoming gradSTEP event is a popular choice....
GradSTEP 2013 Workshop Preview
Jan. 17, 2013—Finding Teaching Moments in the Field: Learner-centered Field Research Programs Click play below to hear GTF Beth Koontz discuss why she developed a GradSTEP workshop on teaching in the field, and preview some of the activities and topics workshop participants will engage with.
CIRTL Online Coffee Hour Series: Building an Academic Career
Jan. 17, 2013—Alternative academic career (alt-ac) opportunities appear to be increasing in both number and prominence. What are these positions, and how can you pursue them? How can your teaching or research experience be an asset in these positions? What are the advantages and disadvantages of staying in academia in a non-faculty position? Where are the non-academic...
GradSTEP 2013: What’s New This Year?
Jan. 14, 2013— Held in January each year, GradSTEP provides several workshops and discussions on teaching, learning, and professional development issues across the disciplines. This year’s line-up includes a session on alternative and non-academic careers featuring Dr. Ruth Schemmer, Assistant Dean for Career Development. Registration and more details about GradSTEP are now available. So, you’ve been to a...
The Flipped Classroom
Jan. 11, 2013—Teaching Affiliate Emily Marshall discusses the upcoming gradSTEP session: Flipping the Classroom Held in January each year, GradSTEP provides several workshops and discussions on teaching, learning, and professional development issues across the disciplines. This year’s line-up includes a session on alternative and non-academic careers featuring Dr. Ruth Schemmer, Assistant Dean for Career Development. Registration and more details...
GradSTEP 2013 Plenary Panel: Networks of Learning: Online, in the Community, and in Student’s Lives
Jan. 9, 2013—GTF Beth Koontz discusses this year’s GradSTEP theme and plenary panel. Held in January each year, GradSTEP provides several workshops and discussions on teaching, learning, and professional development issues across the disciplines. This year’s line-up includes a session on alternative and non-academic careers featuring Dr. Ruth Schemmer, Assistant Dean for Career Development. Registration and more...