Early Career Faculty Teaching Seminar
Synopsis
Series of workshops and discussions for faculty new to WashU and with less than three years of college teaching experience
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Fall 2024 Early Career Teaching Seminar
The Early Career Faculty Seminar is a series of workshops and discussions for full-time faculty new to WashU (and with less than three years of college teaching experience) designed to assist them in having a successful start with teaching responsibilities at the university. The seminar series will introduce participants to issues such as course design, effective teaching strategies, and classroom management.
Seminar will meet bi-weekly from 2:30-4:00 beginning Friday, September 8. Meetings will be in person on the Danforth Campus (rooms TBD).
Participants will receive:
- An evidence-based foundation in the theory and practice of effective teaching in higher education
- Access to a curated collection of Canvas-based teaching resources
- Expert advice on designing (or redesigning) a course
- A copy of Teaching at Its Best: A Research-based Resource for College Instructors
- Opportunities to connect with other instructors from across the university
| Meetings | Topic |
|---|---|
| September 6 | Why Teaching Matters |
| September 20 | Foundations of Engaged Teaching |
| October 4 | Outcomes-centered Course Design |
| October 18 | Create and Deliver Engaging Lectures |
| November 1 | Creating a Welcoming Environment for All Your Students |
| November 8 | Leading Effective Discussions |
| November 22 | Introducing Collaborative and Problem-based Learning |
| December 6 | Defining and Documenting Teaching Effectiveness |
Faculty who attend 6/8 sessions and complete all the program requirements will receive a certificate from The Center for Teaching and Learning recognizing their active participation in the seminar.
For more information, please contact Eric Fournier efournier@wustl.edu.
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