BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Teaching and Learning - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Center for Teaching and Learning X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Teaching and Learning REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20240310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20241103T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251114T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T213740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T185821Z UID:20060-1763110800-1763116200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Exploring the Art of Improv for Your Teaching and in Your Teaching DESCRIPTION:How can the art of improv strengthen your teaching and support your teaching activities? Traditional approaches to teaching in the college classroom can often be stilted and scripted. Yet\, in order to respond to our students’ needs and draw them into the learning process deeply we need to be present\, flexible\, and responsive as instructors. Improv is a great theatrical tool to improve public speaking and listening skills as well as helping one think quickly on their feet. Improv skills also helps our students to build strong collaboration skills and encourages them to take risks in the classroom. In this workshop\, we’ll explore how to incorporate improv principles into both our teaching and our students’ learning. Be prepared to try out simple\, fun activities – zero acting skills or experience required!\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/exploring-the-art-of-improv-for-your-teaching-and-in-your-teaching-2/ LOCATION:Medical Campus CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20251030T155224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z UID:20267-1763037000-1763042400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Backward Design II: Workshopping Your Course DESCRIPTION:This workshop is intended for graduate students or postdocs who participated in Backward Design I. \nIf you didn’t participate in the workshop this fall but are familiar with the framework\, please reach out to Elina Salminen to inquire about participating. \n  \nRegistration\n  \n\n\n \n \n Backward Design II: Workshopping Your Course- 11/13/25 @12:30p\n \n "*" indicates required fields \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Preferred First Name (if different)WUSTL Email Address*\n \n What is your role at WashU?*Please Choose One:Adjunct InstructorAdministrator (Deans\, etc.)Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorGraduate StudentLecturerLibrarianOtherPostdocProfessor (Full)Professor of PracticeSenior LecturerStaffTeaching ProfessorVisiting ProfessorIf you chose "Other\," please describe:Year in Graduate Program*12345678910+Primary Program/Department*Please Choose One:African and African American StudiesAmerican Culture StudiesAnthropologyArchitectureArt (Visual Art)Art History and ArchaeologyAudiology and Communication SciencesBiologyBiomedical Engineering (BME)BusinessChemistryClassicsCollege Writing ProgramComparative Literature & ThoughtComputer Science and Engineering (CSE)Continuing & Professional Studies (CAPS)Danforth CenterDBBS (Biochemistry Biophysics and Structural Biology)DBBS (Biomedical Informatics & Data Science)DBBS (Cancer Biology)DBBS (Computational and Systems Biology)DBBS (Developmental Regenerative and Stem Cell Biology)DBBS (Evolution Ecology and Population Biology)DBBS (Human and Statistical Genetics)DBBS (Immunology)DBBS (Molecular Biology)DBBS (Molecular Genetics and Genomics)DBBS (Molecular Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis)DBBS (Neurosciences)DBBS (Plant and Microbial Biosciences)Division of Computational and Data Sciences (DCDS)Earth\, Environmental\, and Planetary Sciences (EEPS)East Asian Languages and Cultures (EALC)EconomicsEducationElectrical and Systems Engineering (ESE)Energy Environmental and Chemical Engineering (EECE)Engineering Communication CenterEnglishEnvironmental StudiesFilm and Media StudiesGenetics CounselingGermanic Languages and LiteraturesGlobal StudiesHistoryImaging ScienceInstitute of Materials Science and Engineering (IMSE)Jewish Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (JIMES)LawLibrariesLinguisticsMathematicsMechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)MedicineMSTPMusicN/A University AdministrationNursingOccupational Therapy (Rehabilitation and Participation Science)OtherPerforming ArtsPhilosophy (Philosophy-Neuroscience-Psychology)Physical TherapyPhysicsPolitical SciencePsychological and Brain SciencesPublic Health & Society (A&S)Public Health (School of)Religious StudiesRomance Languages and LiteraturesSever InstituteSocial WorkSociologyStatistics and Data ScienceWomen Gender and Sexuality Studies (WGSS)The Center for Teaching and Learning is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants. Should you wish to request a disability-related accommodation in order to participate more fully in the event\, please describe the nature of your request below:Please click this box to help us prevent spam. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/backward-design-ii-workshopping-your-course/ LOCATION:Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T213635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T201357Z UID:20058-1762963200-1762968600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Exploring the Art of Improv for Your Teaching and in Your Teaching DESCRIPTION:How can the art of improv strengthen your teaching and support your teaching activities? Traditional approaches to teaching in the college classroom can often be stilted and scripted. Yet\, in order to respond to our students’ needs and draw them into the learning process deeply we need to be present\, flexible\, and responsive as instructors. Improv is a great theatrical tool to improve public speaking and listening skills as well as helping one think quickly on their feet. Improv skills also helps our students to build strong collaboration skills and encourages them to take risks in the classroom. In this workshop\, we’ll explore how to incorporate improv principles into both our teaching and our students’ learning. Be prepared to try out simple\, fun activities – zero acting skills or experience required!\n\n\n\nThis workshop will be located in Cupples II Room 200. \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/exploring-the-art-of-improv-for-your-teaching-and-in-your-teaching/ LOCATION:Cupples II Room 200\, Cupples II Room 200 CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T213339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z UID:20057-1762419600-1762425000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Introduction to Team Based Learning (TBL) DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about how to encourage students to come to class ready to engage actively with the material\, but wondering how to get started? Are you interested in incorporating more structured team learning into your teaching? Team-Based Learning (TBL) is a collaborative learning approach where students prepare to engage with course content before class and then spend class time working through application-based problems in teams. In this workshop\, faculty participants will learn about the benefits of using the core TBL structure\, while experiencing what it is like to be a student in a TBL classroom. Participants will also have the opportunity to brainstorm ways to incorporate the tenets of TBL into their own teaching.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/introduction-to-team-based-learning-tbl/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T213131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170752Z UID:20056-1762358400-1762363800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Preparing and Delivering a Teaching Demo DESCRIPTION:A campus visit invitation from a search committee is welcome news\, but it often comes with a challenging request for a “teaching talk” or “teaching demo.” In this workshop\, participants will discuss what makes an effective teaching demonstration that is aligned with other teaching-related job market materials. Participants will learn questions to ask the institution before the visit\, how to design a talk that is appropriate for each audience and purpose\, and how to include student interaction and other methods of demonstrating your effectiveness as an instructor.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/preparing-and-delivering-a-teaching-demo-5/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T213035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z UID:20055-1762342200-1762347600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Preparing and Delivering a Teaching Demo DESCRIPTION:A campus visit invitation from a search committee is welcome news\, but it often comes with a challenging request for a “teaching talk” or “teaching demo.” In this workshop\, participants will discuss what makes an effective teaching demonstration that is aligned with other teaching-related job market materials. Participants will learn questions to ask the institution before the visit\, how to design a talk that is appropriate for each audience and purpose\, and how to include student interaction and other methods of demonstrating your effectiveness as an instructor.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/preparing-and-delivering-a-teaching-demo-4/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T212548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T203928Z UID:20054-1761901200-1761906600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching What You Don’t Know DESCRIPTION:Oftentimes\, in our AI teaching responsibilities or early teaching careers\, we may be called upon to teach content outside of our area of expertise. Maybe you are an ecologist assisting a microbiology course for the first time. Or a you are a literature scholar teaching writing for the first time. These teaching opportunities can be very exciting and cause a certain amount of uncertainty and anxiety. “What if students ask me a question I can’t answer?” “How do I maintain authority and confidence in the classroom space?” This Foundations in Teaching workshop will draw from the ideas of Therese Huston in her book Teaching What You Don’t Know and highlight teaching strategies to help you maximize every teaching opportunity.\n\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, please contact Eric Fournier. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with any late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-what-you-dont-know-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T212506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T204141Z UID:20053-1761753600-1761759000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching What You Don’t Know DESCRIPTION:Oftentimes\, in our AI teaching responsibilities or early teaching careers\, we may be called upon to teach content outside of our area of expertise. Maybe you are an ecologist assisting a microbiology course for the first time. Or a you are a literature scholar teaching writing for the first time. These teaching opportunities can be very exciting and cause a certain amount of uncertainty and anxiety. “What if students ask me a question I can’t answer?” “How do I maintain authority and confidence in the classroom space?” This Foundations in Teaching workshop will draw from the ideas of Therese Huston in her book Teaching What You Don’t Know and highlight teaching strategies to help you maximize every teaching opportunity.\n\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, contact Denise Leonard. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with any late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-what-you-dont-know-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T212340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T203851Z UID:20052-1761737400-1761742800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching What You Don’t Know DESCRIPTION:Oftentimes\, in our AI teaching responsibilities or early teaching careers\, we may be called upon to teach content outside of our area of expertise. Maybe you are an ecologist assisting a microbiology course for the first time. Or a you are a literature scholar teaching writing for the first time. These teaching opportunities can be very exciting and cause a certain amount of uncertainty and anxiety. “What if students ask me a question I can’t answer?” “How do I maintain authority and confidence in the classroom space?” This Foundations in Teaching workshop will draw from the ideas of Therese Huston in her book Teaching What You Don’t Know and highlight teaching strategies to help you maximize every teaching opportunity.\n\n\n\nFor questions about this event\, please contact Eric Fournier. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with any late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-what-you-dont-know/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T212106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z UID:20051-1761210000-1761215400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Backward Design I: Introduction to Designing Learning Experiences DESCRIPTION:Backward design is a key tool for designing effective learning experiences\, and it’s commonly used across many educational contexts to ensure your day-to-day teaching aligns with your goals. The approach moves from desired outcomes to assignments and activities\, which makes it a powerful framework for centering the key learning you want to see in your class (as opposed to the material that needs to be “covered”). It can be applied to everything from an individual lesson to an entire course. In this workshop\, you’ll learn the basics of the model and then apply it to your own teaching. You’ll write clear learning outcomes\, then start drafting an assignment based on those goals\, and finally brainstorm some activities that allow your students to practice the skills you want them to master. Participants in this workshop will have the option to join a second workshop\, during which they’ll have extended time to develop teaching materials using the framework.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/backward-design-i-introduction-to-designing-learning-experiences/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250908T143354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153532Z UID:20126-1761138000-1761139800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Faculty Informational Session on CTL GSPD Teaching Resources and Programming DESCRIPTION:Are you supporting graduate students and/or postdocs who are teaching and interested in teaching as a future faculty member? You are invited to this virtual conversation to learn of the vast teaching resources and programming the CTL offers graduate students and postdocs (GSPD) and share ways that you can support your student or trainee’s teaching professional development in teaching. \nIf you have questions about this session\, contact Denise Leonard. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/faculty-informational-session-on-ctl-gspd-teaching-resources-and-programming/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Special Event,PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T211917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z UID:20050-1760544000-1760549400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Creating a Teaching Portfolio DESCRIPTION:This Job Market series workshop will explore the ways in which graduate students and postdocs can frame their teaching experiences and teaching-related qualifications in a teaching portfolio for the academic job market. Participants will discuss the essential components of a teaching portfolio\, potential organizational structures and strategies\, the benefits and possible pitfalls associated with digital portfolios\, and how to provide a clear narrative that communicates evidence of your commitment to teaching.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/creating-a-teaching-portfolio-3/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T211809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z UID:20049-1760527800-1760533200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Creating a Teaching Portfolio DESCRIPTION:This Job Market series workshop will explore the ways in which graduate students and postdocs can frame their teaching experiences and teaching-related qualifications in a teaching portfolio for the academic job market. Participants will discuss the essential components of a teaching portfolio\, potential organizational structures and strategies\, the benefits and possible pitfalls associated with digital portfolios\, and how to provide a clear narrative that communicates evidence of your commitment to teaching.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/creating-a-teaching-portfolio-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T211645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213712Z UID:20048-1760086800-1760092200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Building Community and Civility in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:In order for deep and effective learning to occur\, students must experience the classroom space as a place to take risks\, collaborate\, articulate ideas and be heard. In this workshop\, we will unpack terms such as community and civility\, highlight activities to build community and strategies to create and maintain a culture of civility in the classroom space.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/building-community-and-civility-in-the-classroom-2/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T211529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z UID:20047-1760022000-1760027400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Developing Effective Summative Assessments DESCRIPTION:Summative assessments are designed to evaluate how much students have learned in a unit or a course. These assessments are often high-stakes\, graded\, and formal. The vast majority of college classes have summative assessments\, but what does it take to make a particularly effective one? In this advanced-level workshop\, we will discuss the benefits of using various assessment techniques (exams\, papers\, and alternative assessments) and aligning your assessments with course goals. Overall\, we will examine how to design an assessment so that it is a truly authentic measure of student learning in the course.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/developing-effective-summative-assessments/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T211354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213524Z UID:20046-1759939200-1759944600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Building Community and Civility in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:In order for deep and effective learning to occur\, students must experience the classroom space as a place to take risks\, collaborate\, articulate ideas and be heard. In this workshop\, we will unpack terms such as community and civility\, highlight activities to build community and strategies to create and maintain a culture of civility in the classroom space.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/building-community-and-civility-in-the-classroom/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T143000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T210855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z UID:20044-1759928400-1759933800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Constructing a Sample Syllabus for the Academic Job Market DESCRIPTION:For teaching-focused positions\, it is common to be asked for a sample syllabus. In this workshop for graduate students and postdocs approaching the academic job market\, we will consider key aspects of sample syllabi to include\, as well as how to align sample syllabi with the needs of different kinds of positions. Utilizing the principles of backwards design\, we will also discuss where to start when trying to come up with a topics-based course. Note that this is not intended to cover the full course design process\, but is instead specifically for those who must develop a sample syllabus for their job market materials.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/constructing-a-sample-syllabus-for-the-academic-job-market/ LOCATION:Danforth Campus CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251008T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T211231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T213243Z UID:20045-1759923000-1759928400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Building Community and Civility in the Classroom DESCRIPTION:In order for deep and effective learning to occur\, students must experience the classroom space as a place to take risks\, collaborate\, articulate ideas and be heard. In this workshop\, we will unpack terms such as community and civility\, highlight activities to build community and strategies to create and maintain a culture of civility in the classroom space.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/building-community-and-civility/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250925T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T210222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T195058Z UID:20042-1758790800-1758796200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching a Laboratory Course DESCRIPTION:Laboratory classes provide students with first-hand experience with course concepts and with the opportunity to explore methods used by scientists in their discipline\, presenting challenges and opportunities that differ from those in a standard classroom environment. This workshop is designed to help assistants in instruction plan for and successfully teach in the laboratory setting. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Lisa Kuehne.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with any late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-a-laboratory-course/ LOCATION:Medical Campus CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250924T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T210053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T194941Z UID:20041-1758726000-1758731400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching a Laboratory Course DESCRIPTION:Laboratory classes provide students with first-hand experience with course concepts and with the opportunity to explore methods used by scientists in their discipline\, presenting challenges and opportunities that differ from those in a standard classroom environment. This workshop is designed to help assistants in instruction plan for and successfully teach in the laboratory setting. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Lisa Kuehne.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with any late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-a-laboratory-course-2025-09-24/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250923T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T205918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T194854Z UID:20040-1758628800-1758634200@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Teaching a Laboratory Course DESCRIPTION:Laboratory classes provide students with first-hand experience with course concepts and with the opportunity to explore methods used by scientists in their discipline\, presenting challenges and opportunities that differ from those in a standard classroom environment. This workshop is designed to help assistants in instruction plan for and successfully teach in the laboratory setting. \nFor questions about this event\, contact Lisa Kuehne.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nAdvance registration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with any late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/teaching-a-laboratory-course-2025-09-23/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Foundations in Teaching (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250911T143000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250818T205402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170909Z UID:20038-1757595600-1757601000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Using AI as a Tool to Build Bridges for Neurodivergent Learners DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, we’ll explore how instructors can use interactions with AI as a lens to: 1) Transform our thinking about the needs of neurodivergent learners\, 2) Strengthen our instructional skill set\, and 3) Improve experiences for all students. After reviewing an example of this process\, participants will have the opportunity to use common AI tools to workshop one of their own assignments to be more accessible. Participants will leave with hands-on experience in designing clear\, neurodivergent-friendly assignments that they can immediately implement in their own classrooms. \nNote: This workshop will be facilitated in person on the Danforth Campus.\n\n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has closed. Please contact the facilitator(s) with late requests to attend. URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/using-ai-as-a-tool-to-build-bridges-for-neurodivergent-learners/ LOCATION:Seigle Hall 304 CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences (PDT),- STEM (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20240826T203636Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z UID:18456-1756915200-1756920600@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Jump-Start to Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement Peer Writing Program Fall 2025 DESCRIPTION:If you are applying for an academic position\, it is increasingly likely that you will be asked to submit a teaching philosophy statement during the application process. Yet\, setting aside the time to write your statement and obtaining feedback from colleagues can be challenging with a busy schedule. The Jump-Start to Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement Peer Writing Program offers the opportunity for advanced graduate students and postdocs to navigate the initial stages of drafting and revising their statements within a structured format and in a supportive environment. \nDuring the program\, participants will examine sample statements\, reflect on their teaching\, and write and revise three drafts of their teaching philosophy statements. Peer writing groups will offer feedback at each stage of the drafting process\, and Center for Teaching and Learning staff will be on hand to answer questions as well. Note that participants need not have a draft of their statement going into the program. \nParticipants must plan to attend all four virtual meetings on Wednesday afternoons September 3 –  24\, and must also have previously attended the Center for Teaching and Learning’s Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement workshop. Those who have not taken the workshop previously\, but who wish to participate in Jump-Start should plan to register for and attend the workshop prior to the beginning of the program. \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/jump-start-to-writing-a-teaching-philosophy-statement-peer-writing-program-fall-2025/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250903T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250811T191810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z UID:19949-1756899000-1756904400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement DESCRIPTION:If you are applying for an academic position\, it is likely that you will be asked to submit a teaching philosophy statement during the application process. Participants in this Job Market series workshop will learn about why academic search committees request teaching materials such as the teaching philosophy statement and how search committees use these materials to assess candidates’ qualifications for teaching. Further\, this workshop will help participants navigate the genre of the teaching statement\, offering them the opportunity to begin to think about how they will frame their commitment to teaching\, and describe their teaching methods and goals to others in their academic fields. \nFor questions about this workshop\, contact Denise Leonard. \nNote: This series is generally only open to advanced graduate students (in their third year or beyond) and postdocs. Should you need to participate in this program sooner\, please contact the facilitator. \nRegistration\n\n  \n  URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/writing-a-teaching-philosophy-statement-11/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T130000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250730T210903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153510Z UID:19790-1756814400-1756818000@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:CTL Informational Session for Postdocs DESCRIPTION:Are you a postdoctoral scholar interested in pursuing a teaching-focused career or wanting to learn more about how our CTL can support your professional goals? You’re invited to attend an informational session hosted by our dedicated GSPD Educational Development team. \nPlease join us as we discuss how you can improve your teaching effectiveness by participating in the Professional Development in Teaching Program\, IGNITE and more! \nIf you have questions about this event\, please contact Dr. Lisa Kuehne. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/pd-informational-session-2025-09-02/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T125000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250730T204516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153510Z UID:19788-1756468800-1756471800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:GSPD Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Are you a graduate student or postdoc (GSPD) interested in pursuing a teaching-focused career or wanting to learn more about how our CTL can support your professional goals? You’re invited to attend an informational session hosted by our dedicated GSPD Educational Development team. \nPlease join us as we present more information on how you can engage in teaching programs such as the Professional Development in Teaching Program\, EPIC\, IGNITE and more! \nIf you have questions\, please contact Dr. Denise Leonard. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/gspd-informational-session-2025-08-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250829T103000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250811T030620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z UID:19922-1756458000-1756463400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement DESCRIPTION:If you are applying for an academic position\, it is likely that you will be asked to submit a teaching philosophy statement during the application process. Participants in this Job Market series workshop will learn about why academic search committees request teaching materials such as the teaching philosophy statement and how search committees use these materials to assess candidates’ qualifications for teaching. Further\, this workshop will help participants navigate the genre of the teaching statement\, offering them the opportunity to begin to think about how they will frame their commitment to teaching\, and describe their teaching methods and goals to others in their academic fields. \nFor questions about this workshop\, contact Denise Leonard. \nNote: This series is generally only open to advanced graduate students (in their third year or beyond) and postdocs. Should you need to participate in this program sooner\, please contact the facilitator. \nRegistration\n\n  \n  URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/writing-a-teaching-philosophy-statement-2025-08-29/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T173000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250811T191911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T170753Z UID:19919-1756310400-1756315800@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement DESCRIPTION:If you are applying for an academic position\, it is likely that you will be asked to submit a teaching philosophy statement during the application process. Participants in this Job Market series workshop will learn about why academic search committees request teaching materials such as the teaching philosophy statement and how search committees use these materials to assess candidates’ qualifications for teaching. Further\, this workshop will help participants navigate the genre of the teaching statement\, offering them the opportunity to begin to think about how they will frame their commitment to teaching\, and describe their teaching methods and goals to others in their academic fields. \nFor questions about this workshop\, contact Denise Leonard. \nNote: This series is generally only open to advanced graduate students (in their third year or beyond) and postdocs. Should you need to participate in this program sooner\, please contact the facilitator. \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/writing-a-teaching-philosophy-statement-2025-08-27/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:- Advanced Workshop (PDT),- Job Market (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T160000 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250730T204516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153510Z UID:19787-1756306800-1756310400@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:GSPD Informational Session DESCRIPTION:Are you a graduate student or postdoc (GSPD) interested in pursuing a teaching-focused career or wanting to learn more about how our CTL can support your professional goals? You’re invited to attend an informational session hosted by our dedicated GSPD Educational Development team. \nPlease join us as we present more information on how you can engage in teaching programs such as the Professional Development in Teaching Program\, EPIC\, IGNITE and more! \nIf you have questions\, please contact Dr. Denise Leonard. \n  \nRegistration URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/gspd-informational-session/ LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250820 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250821 DTSTAMP:20260425T225618 CREATED:20250729T182553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T152952Z UID:19777-1755648000-1755734399@ctl.wustl.edu SUMMARY:2025-2026 Graduate Student Mentored Teaching Orientation DESCRIPTION:The Center for Teaching & Learning is pleased to host our annual university-wide Graduate Student Mentored Teaching Orientation for graduate students who will be serving as Assistants in Instruction during this academic year.  Our orientation program is a combination of asynchronous and synchronous sessions geared toward preparing you for your upcoming teaching role at the university.\n\nDuring orientation\, new Graduate Assistants in Instruction will:\n\nComplete our orientation Canvas course where you will learn about your instructional role as an AI; essential policies related to teaching at WashU such as to Title IX\, emergency preparedness; and what assistants in instruction can do to maintain a fair\, safe\, and inclusive environment for teaching and learning.\nParticipate in one online introductory Foundations in Teaching Workshop on topics such as effective strategies for active learning\, facilitating discussions\, classroom management\, presentation skills\, and providing feedback. These workshops will take place via Zoom.\nConnecting with Experienced Graduate Student Assistants in Instruction: New AIs will have the opportunity to hear from more experienced AIs on what they can expect of the AI experience—e.g. how to communicate with faculty and students\, what they can expect of WashU students\, what are the typical responsibilities of AIs in different types of courses.\n\n\n\nOrientation Program Overview\n\nConnecting with Experienced Graduate Student Assistants in Instruction on Wednesday\, August 20 at 12 noon\nThe CTL is hosting a hybrid panel discussion with experienced graduate student instructors from a variety of disciplines and departments on Wednesday\, August 20 in Brown 100.  Hear from some exemplary graduate student AIs about what to expect on the first day of class\, what has worked in the classroom\, and how to juggle responsibilities as a student and an AI.  You have the option to join in person or online!  For those joining us in-person\, there will be light refreshments and great teaching-related swag!  Or if you would like to join us remotely via Zoom\, at noon central time\, join https://wustl.zoom.us/j/92116571388\n\nThe Canvas Course\nThe orientation Canvas course features interactive video presentations on university policies and procedures on classroom instruction\, resources and guidance that will help you with some of the most common challenges involved in teaching and supporting students.  The Canvas course will be accessible to you in early August.  You are expected to complete it\, at the latest\, by Friday\, August 29. Plan to dedicate approximately 2 hours to complete the online course. I will send out a separate email confirming that you are have been enrolled in the GSTO Canvas Course.\n\nFoundations in Teaching Workshops\n(Register for one workshop; workshops will take place via Zoom)\n\nTeaching as an International Scholar\nThis workshop is intended for students who are new(ish) to teaching in the US and to the US educational system. Participants will learn about commonly reported experiences of international students teaching in the US\, discuss general classroom norms and expectations in the US higher education system\, and brainstorm strategies to navigate their role as instructors\nFacilitating Group Work\nEducational research suggests that students acquire and retain knowledge most effectively by engaging in collaborative learning groups with peers. In this workshop\, participants will practice and discuss strategies for effective implementation and facilitation of collaborative learning in an inclusive learning environment.\nImproving Presentation Skills\nIn this workshop\, AIs will learn strategies for improving the communication and performance skills that are essential for effective teaching—whether in a laboratory\, a discussion\, or a lecture. Topics will include: how to design presentations by shaping the content and structure to maximize student learning\, how to use visuals effectively\, how to practice and prepare for presentations in the classroom\, and how to use feedback to improve your performance.\nGrading & Responding to Students’ Concerns about Grades\nIn this workshop\, participants will learn how to grade effectively\, efficiently and fairly\, as well as how to communicate with students about grades.\nWho’s in Charge? Establishing Authority in the Classroom\nManaging a classroom environment can be one of the more intimidating components of teaching\, particularly when you are a first-time assistant in instruction (AIs).  In this workshop\, participants will learn about the factors that shape perceptions of a new instructor’s authority and how that authority can be used to create and maintain an academically rigorous\, productive and engaging learning environment.\n\n\n\nIf you are a first-time Graduate Assistant in Instruction and have not already received information from the CTL about how to register\, contact Dr. Denise Leonard as soon as possible to reserve your space in the program! URL:https://ctl.wustl.edu/event/2025-2026-graduate-student-mentored-teaching-orientation/ LOCATION:Brown 100 or Zoom CATEGORIES:PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN TEACHING (PDT) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR