Career Development
The “Pillars of Teaching Assistantship” workshop series and certificate is designed to provide TAs with a comprehensive, research-based foundation for teaching in the role of TA. TAs will earn a Pillars certificate after completing all six workshops and their brief pre- and post- workshop activities. In this workshop on January 12th you will differentiate between active learning and passive listening, identify elements that foster active learning, and apply a variety of instructional methods. Read on to learn more!
The "Pillars of Teaching Assistantship" workshop series and certificate is designed to provide TAs with a comprehensive, research-based foundation for teaching in the role of TA. TAs will earn a Pillars certificate after completing all six workshops and their brief pre- and post- workshop activities. More information about this series as well as other Winter 2021 Instructional Development workshops can be found here.
Click on the link below to register for the session. You will receive an email confirmation with more information.
Pillar 2: Engaging Students in their Learning
2A. Active learning: What, why, and how?
Facilitator: Katie L. Jan, TA Pedagogical Advisor
Students learn better when they are actively participating in the learning process rather than passively listening. In this workshop, you will differentiate between active learning and passive listening, identify elements that foster active learning, and apply a variety of instructional methods.
When: January 12
Time: 11am-12pm
Register today!
This workshop will also be offered on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 from 1-2pm. More info here.