Teaching

Create a syllabus this summer! This week, we'll talk about choosing learning goals, topics, and readings and how to put it all into the class calendar. In...

This short orientation session will introduce you to the role of being a teaching assistant at UMass, including supportive offices, logistical concerns, and...

In the current political moment, several topics we teach (such as climate change, gender ideology, critical race theory, and so on) might be deemed...

This workshop is for anyone who has been tasked with teaching a required, “boring” class and is struggling to engage students who expect boredom. UMass grad...

Create a syllabus this summer! This week, we’ll discuss how to design assignments and grading practices that support the success of all students. We’ll...

Create a syllabus this summer! This week, we'll talk about choosing policies for late-work, AI and technology use, plagiarism, attendance, and so on. These...

Discussions invite all participants to engage with one another’s ideas. Yet too often, these sessions are met with silent pauses, off-topic comments, or...

How do you teach so that all students can succeed? In this workshop with UMass grad student Rebekah Kristal, we will explore flexible course design...

Adjusting to U.S. classrooms as an international TA comes with unique challenges. Join UMass grad student Bo Kim for practical strategies and cultural...

This short orientation session will introduce you to the role of being a teaching assistant at UMass, including supportive offices, logistical concerns, and...

Creating a sense of belonging starts on day one – but it should not stop there! Join UMass grad student Nagihan Ince to explore strategies for fostering a...

Looking to make your class more interactive? UMass grad student Victoria Vizzini will share practical strategies for designing engaging activities that help...