Career & Tools
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 April 7 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 Spring 2021 Instructional Development workshops can be found here.
You must pre-register to attend this workshop. All Spring workshops will be recorded.
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: Wednesday, April 7
Time: 11a-12pm
Register here
Zoom link