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Syllabus Preparation Workshop

Jan 6, 2025, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

As you prepare for the start of the spring semester, join us for a collaborative opportunity to build, review, or polish up your syllabi. This Zoom session will provide some resources for getting your syllabus ready and offer opportunities for working one-on-one or in small groups with CELT consultants.

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Introduction to Specifications Grading

Jan 8, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 PM

Curious about an alternative to traditional grading methods? In this info session, we’ll introduce you to specifications grading, a system designed to promote clarity, equity, and student accountability. Learn how this approach shifts the focus from points to mastery, offering students clear criteria for success while simplifying the grading process. Whether you’re considering a small-scale trial or a complete grading overhaul, this session will provide practical insights and resources to get started.

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Graduate Badge: Identifying Your Teaching Personae

Jan 16, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Who are you as a teacher? This workshop will guide graduate teaching assistants in exploring and defining their unique teaching personas. Through interactive activities and reflective discussions, participants will uncover their teaching values, strengths, and areas for growth. By aligning their personal characteristics with effective teaching practices, attendees will leave with a clearer sense of their identity in the classroom and practical strategies to enhance their teaching confidence and effectiveness.

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Scaffolding Student Skills: Practical Strategies for Your Classroom

Jan 23, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Helping students build skills for success doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In this session, we’ll explore practical scaffolding strategies to support students in developing transferable skills, from analytical thinking to effective discussion. Discover how to break complex tasks into manageable steps, provide targeted support, and guide students toward independence. Whether you’re teaching first-year undergraduates or advanced learners, these techniques can be adapted to fit any course or discipline.

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Better Practices in Student Group Work

Jan 28, 2025, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for fostering student engagement and skill development through collaborative group work. Focusing on practical techniques, we’ll discuss how to guide students in building essential skills such as assigning roles, communication, problem-solving, and teamwork while navigating group dynamics. Participants will learn how to design meaningful group projects that not only encourage active participation but also help students develop transferable skills that are crucial for success beyond the classroom.

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