Boston College Apprenticeship in College Teaching Workshops
Below are summaries of the various workshops organized by the Connors Family Learning Center at Boston College that I attended as part of the Apprenticeship in College Teaching.
Wednesday, January 22nd
Classroom Management
A practical discussion of how to make sure your classroom policies help you reach your teaching goals.
Thursday, February 6th
Grading Fairly
Discussion of the questions and situations that arise around grading.
Wednesday, February 19th
Tips on Leading Discussions
How to get discussions started, generate good questions and handle difficult topics.
Wednesday, February 26th
Teaching Observations
Tools to help you get the most out of observing and being observed in the classroom.
Wednesday, March 12th
Teaching Portfolios
How to create a teaching portfolio and write a statement of teaching philosophy.
Monday, April 7th
Effective Lecturing
Demonstrate and discuss the strengths of different lecture styles, and incorporating presentation slides and media.
Tuesday, April 15th
Designing/Redesigning your syllabus
Looking ahead to next semester, this session will focus on elements of an effective syllabus.
Below are summaries of the various workshops organized by the Connors Family Learning Center at Boston College that I attended as part of the Apprenticeship in College Teaching.
Wednesday, January 22nd
Classroom Management
A practical discussion of how to make sure your classroom policies help you reach your teaching goals.
Thursday, February 6th
Grading Fairly
Discussion of the questions and situations that arise around grading.
Wednesday, February 19th
Tips on Leading Discussions
How to get discussions started, generate good questions and handle difficult topics.
Wednesday, February 26th
Teaching Observations
Tools to help you get the most out of observing and being observed in the classroom.
Wednesday, March 12th
Teaching Portfolios
How to create a teaching portfolio and write a statement of teaching philosophy.
Monday, April 7th
Effective Lecturing
Demonstrate and discuss the strengths of different lecture styles, and incorporating presentation slides and media.
Tuesday, April 15th
Designing/Redesigning your syllabus
Looking ahead to next semester, this session will focus on elements of an effective syllabus.