Events

Better Practices in Feedback on Student Writing

Mar 27, 2025, 9:30 – 10:30 AM

In this workshop, we will explore effective strategies for providing feedback on student writing that encourages growth and fosters a deeper understanding of the writing process. Focusing on practical techniques, we’ll discuss how to offer constructive, actionable feedback that helps students not only improve their drafts but also develop critical thinking and revision skills. Participants will learn how to balance positive reinforcement with areas for improvement, create clear feedback that aligns with learning objectives, and engage students in a process of reflection and self-assessment.

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Mentoring Neurodivergent Graduate Students

Apr 2, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Mentoring graduate students can be tricky, especially if you don’t have a good model to work from. But, mentoring neurodivergent students can require a slightly different approach which can be achieved by implementing a few simple changes. This session will provide some introductory information about neurodivergent students’ strengths and challenges, and will offer specific strategies, tools, and ideas to help instructors provide targeted support when mentoring neurodivergent graduate students. NB: this workshop counts towards the CELT Inclusive Teaching Badge.

Teaching Portfolios and Statements

Apr 16, 2025, 2:00 – 3:00 PM

Whether it’s needed as part of a position application, an annual review, as part of your tenure dossier, or for justifying a teaching award, a teaching portfolio allows you to document your instructional accomplishments and provides an additional source of evidence in addition to student evaluations and peer reviews. This workshop will address the various components of a teaching portfolio to include. The workshop will also focus on writing a teaching philosophy statement, which is the centerpiece of the portfolio.

Graduate Badge: Student Evaluations and Feedback

Apr 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Student evaluations at the end of the semester can evoke a range of emotions and create moments of vulnerability for educators, yet they can also offer some valuable insight for reflecting on our teaching practice. This workshop will explore what the research says about the validity and reliability of student feedback, strategies to get the most out of end-of-semester evaluations, and steps instructors can take to interpret that feedback. This workshop is geared toward gradute teaching assistants and counts toward the Essentials of Teaching and learning Badge.

Start-to-Finish Assignment Design

Apr 30, 2025, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

How much instruction is too much? How much feedback is enough? In this workshop, we’ll take a deep dive into designing assignments that guide students toward success without overloading you—or them. From crafting clear, concise instructions to streamlining your feedback process, we’ll explore strategies for creating assignments that are both meaningful and manageable. Bring an assignment you’re working on, or start fresh, and leave with actionable ideas you can implement right away.