‘GradSTEP’
Finding the Time to Teach Part 4 – Encourage Active Students
Apr. 4, 2011—Finding the Time to Teach Part 4 – Encourage Active Students is the fourth of a series of posts written by CFT Graduate Teaching Fellow, Lily Claiborne. These blog posts are intended to share ideas for prioritizing, planning, working efficiently, and avoiding procrastination – resulting in a more balanced, successful life in academia. In my GradSTEP...
Reflections on GradSTEP 2011: Creating Interdisciplinary and Collaborative Classrooms
Feb. 2, 2011—Reflections from John Morrell, GradSTEP facilitator Interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning are increasingly popular in the academy, from programs in Environmental Studies and Women’s Studies to initiatives like Writing Across the Curriculum. In an afternoon workshop at GradSTEP 2011, a group of Vanderbilt graduate students from across the disciplines explored the benefits and challenges...
Reflections on GradSTEP 2011: Controversy & Critical Thinking
Jan. 31, 2011—Reflections on GradSTEP from Manya Whitaker, Facilitator of the Privilege and Power Session Teachers walk a fine line between inspiring students’ latent interests and inciting students’ rage at having to work hard. What I mean is, teachers have the power to motivate the next Shel Silverstein, Albert Einstein, or dare I say it: Barack Obama. On the...
GradSTEP 2011 – Teaching 3D: The Many Dimensions of Teaching
Dec. 1, 2010—Held in January each year, our Graduate Student Teaching Event for Professional Development, better known as GradSTEP, provides workshops and discussions on teaching, learning, and professional development issues across the disciplines. All Vanderbilt graduate and professional students, as well as post-doctoral fellows, are invited to attend. The theme for GradSTEP 2011 is “Teaching 3D: The...