Event Description
This workshop will cover the crafting of an inclusive and culturally responsible classroom, going over how to set your foundation so that you can be prepared for facilitating difficult conversations. We will also cover approaches for addressing those challenging topics.
This workshop is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills Certificate Program-- attend and participate in 4 workshops to earn your certificate!
Teaching Practical & Statistical Labs
Event Description
This workshop is ideal for Teaching Assistants looking to create a more engaging lab experience for their students. This session discusses teaching strategies for practical labs which emphasize hands-on skills and experiential learning as well as statistical labs focused on data interpretation.
This workshop is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills Certificate Program-- attend and participate in 4 workshops to earn your certificate!
Boosting Confidence as a TA / ITA
Event Description
Having confidence in your abilities as an instructor is a key component for successful teaching and for feeling comfortable in the classroom or virtual classroom. In this session, we discuss strategies for boosting your teaching self-efficacy.
This workshop is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills Certificate Program-- attend and participate in 4 workshops to earn your certificate!
How Learning Happens
Event Description
This goal of this workshop is to introduce how the learning works and what this means for effective and enjoyable learning and teaching. Informed by educational and cognitive psychology, we will dip our toes into how learning happens, shed common learning myths, and discuss implications for your teaching practice.
This workshop is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills Certificate Program-- attend and participate in 4 workshops to earn your certificate!
Managing Your Time as a TA
Event Description
In this workshop, we will discuss how to manage your time as a Teaching Assistant, as well as how to find a balance your roles as a TA, student, and researcher. We will discuss strategies and tools for both short-term and long-term time management.
This workshop is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills Certificate Program-- attend and participate in 4 workshops to earn your certificate!
The First Time TA
Event Description
Have you begun teaching a lab, a class, or a recitation section this semester and want to discuss some questions that have come up? This session is designed to explore common teaching moments you might encounter and resources you may need as a first-time TA.
This workshop is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills Certificate Program-- attend and participate in 4 workshops to earn your certificate!
Hosting Effective Office Hours
Event Description
In this workshop, we will discuss common objectives of office hours and strategies for offering effective office hours that support undergraduate student learning and wellness.
This workshop is part of the Improving Your Classroom Skills Certificate Program-- attend and participate in 4 workshops to earn your certificate!
iJOBS Seminar: Navigating the Publication Process
iJOBS Blog
By Antonia Kaz
Congratulations to Liam McDermott for NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship
Research Intensive Summer Experience (RISE) at Rutgers
We are happy to announce that Liam McDermott has won a NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship for Stem Education. More details can be found here.
