Upcoming Teaching Workshops!

OPD supports graduate students and postdocs teaching right now and helps prepare them for careers as teachers in higher education. 
 
Reflect and Refine Your Teaching
Tuesday, May 13th - 12:30-1:45pm (515 Goodell)
Just as we encourage our students to reflect, it's time for us to do the same! In this interactive workshop (with pizza lunch), we'll analyze one of your classes that went well and one that could have gone better. Together, we'll uncover insights to help refine your teaching strategies. Join us to explore fresh ideas and set yourself up for success in the coming year – especially if you'll be teaching the same class again! This workshop is open to both TAs and instructors.

Syllabus Sequence 1: Content and Calendars
Tuesday, July 15th - 10:30am-12:00pm (online)
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 workshop, there will be a brief introduction of best practices and tips, time to work on your own syllabus, and then time for questions. Deciding on the course calendar can often take forever, so use this concentrated time to make some decisions! Come to today's workshop or join us at all four "Syllabus Sequence" workshops!
 
Syllabus Sequence 2: Motivating Students to Learn
Tuesday, July 22nd - 10:30-11:45am (online)
Create a syllabus this summer! How can we motivate our students to actually care about our class and demonstrate that care by doing the work (instead of relying on shortcuts like ChatGPT)? Drawing on neuroscience and educational research, we'll consider the role of activities and assignments in our courses. Come to today's workshop or join us at all four "Syllabus Sequence" workshops!
 
Syllabus Sequence 3: Fair Grading Practices
Tuesday, July 29th - 10:30am-12:00pm (online)
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 explore strategies for assessment that take into account the backgrounds, experiences, and learning styles students bring to the classroom. Come to today's workshop or join us at all four "Syllabus Sequence" workshops!

Teaching Statements for the Academic Job Market
Friday, August 1st - 10:00-11:30am (online)
How do you talk about teaching on the faculty job market? What are search committees looking for? This interactive workshop will cover the basics, as well as what makes an excellent statement stand out! In addition, we will review examples of teaching statements.

Teaching Portfolios: Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness
Friday, August 1st - 11:45am-12:30pm (online)
In this workshop, you will learn the essentials of crafting a teaching portfolio that showcases your effectiveness in the classroom. Topics will include the purpose, content, and format of the teaching portfolio. 
 
Syllabus Sequence 4: Policies That Are More Empathetic and Less Bureaucratic
Tuesday, August 5th - 10:30am-12:00pm (online)
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 policies not only impact your classroom climate, but the wording you choose can make an immediate impact on your students. Make sure you are making the right first impression! Come to today's workshop or join us at all four "Syllabus Sequence" workshops!