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Create and Sustain Belonging in Your Classroom

Early classroom activities are often designed to promote belonging, but how do we keep that feeling from fading as the semester rolls on? Join UMass grad...

Event date Monday, August 31, 2026 Event time 1:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Making the Required Class Matter

Are you teaching required material, but not sure how to get students interested? In this workshop, learn how to convince students why your material matters...

Event date Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Teaching Across Borders: Navigating Teaching as an International TA in the US

Will my students understand my accent? Will they take me seriously? How do I build confidence while navigating a new educational culture? Join international...

Event date Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Event time 1:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Making the Required Class Matter

Are you teaching required material, but not sure how to get students interested? In this workshop, learn how to convince students why your material matters...

Event date Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Event time 1:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Engaging Students with Authenticity as a TA

Great teaching isn't one-size-fits-all. In this workshop, we will discover research-backed strategies for crafting a classroom culture geared towards student...

Event date Friday, September 18, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Syllabus Sequence 4: Policies That Are More Empathetic and Less Bureaucratic

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...

Event date Thursday, August 6, 2026 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

What’s It Like to Be a Teaching Assistant at UMass?

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

Event date Monday, August 31, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Teaching Across Borders: Navigating Teaching as an International TA in the US

Will my students understand my accent? Will they take me seriously? How do I build confidence while navigating a new educational culture? Join international...

Event date Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

What’s It Like to Be a Teaching Assistant at UMass?

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

Event date Friday, September 11, 2026 Event time 12:15 am Go to all events list Event

Supporting Multilingual Learners in Writing across Cultures

Multilingual students bring multiple languages and cultures of writing to college classrooms. So, are you ready to unlock the potential of this diversity in...

Event date Wednesday, September 23, 2026 Event time 12:00 pm Go to all events list Event

Engaging Students with Authenticity as a TA

Great teaching isn't one-size-fits-all. In this workshop, we will discover research-backed strategies for crafting a classroom culture geared towards student...

Event date Friday, August 14, 2026 Event time 10:00 am Go to all events list Event

Getting Students Talking: A New Tool for Engagement and Problem-Solving

Creating meaningful student engagement requires more than simply asking students to “turn and talk.” In this workshop with UMass grad student Abu Bony Amin...

Event date Wednesday, August 19, 2026 Event time 9:00 am Go to all events list Event

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