Events for Graduate Students in Teaching Positions

Developing a Grading Scheme

Friday, September 7, 2007 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Campus Center 364

You have spent countless hours preparing a syllabus and planning presentations and discussions. Now it’s time to think about evaluation of students’ work. How will you differentiate between levels of performance? How will students be able to track their own progress? How can you ensure that the final grade is a fair assessment of a student’s accomplishment? These and other issues will be the subject of discussion, analytical exercises, and handouts.

Teaching in America: A Special Event for International GTA’s

Thursday, October 4, 2007 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Terrace Lounge, Campus Center

Teaching a college class can be a daunting task for anyone, but it can be especially challenging to international instructors who are dealing with new cultural situations on top of instructional ones. In this session participants will join with their colleagues to reflect upon their role in the American classroom. We invite all international GTA’s to come and share their observations and experiences. American GTA’s who would like to discover an international perspective are also invited.

Encouraging Academic Integrity

Thursday, October 18, 2007 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Assembly Hall

As academics, we all take the problems of cheating and plagiarism very seriously, but in order to ensure a community of trust we must help our students to understand its importance and take an active role in maintaining a culture of integrity. In many cases, students simply do not understand the rules. This workshop will offer tips for teaching your students about what constitutes plagiarism, designing assignments and evaluation situations that discourage or inhibit dishonesty, and dealing with instances of dishonesty once they occur.

Workshop: The Teaching Portfolio and Teaching Statement

Wednesday, November 14, 2007 3:00 – 4:30 PM

Campus Center 375 (Please note: New Location)

You know you are a great teacher—all your students and colleagues say you are. But how can you show it? One great way is by developing a strong teaching statement and assembling a portfolio. This workshop will give you tips for collecting and displaying materials that will help you articulate your philosophy of teaching, demonstrate your strengths as a teacher, and set yourself apart from other job candidates.