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 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!
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On November 6, join Instructional Development for a happy hour on remote TAing! Remote TAing can be hard and rewarding at the same time - and we want to hear all about it! In this session you will hear from experienced TAs, talk with online teaching experts, resolve your challenges, and make new friends!
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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, you will evaluate different ways of reflecting on your teaching that help you grow as a TA. Read on to learn more!
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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 you will use learning objective taxonomies and a lesson planning framework to design active, student-centered classes. Read on to learn more!
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On January 29, join Instructional Development for a workshop on improving teaching through feedback and reflection. Space is limited, so sign up today!
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The Zuckerman STEM Leadership Program supports future generations of leaders in science, technology, engineering, and math. Five postdoctoral scholarships will be given out per participating university for the 2020-2021 academic year. The deadline to apply is Jan. 15, 2020.
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This quarter, UC Santa Barbara's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is hosting a support space for graduate students of African Heritage. The group starts this week - interested students can fill out a pre-screen form to join.
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On January 22, join Instructional Development for a workshop on creating engaging classroom lessons. Space is limited, so sign up today!
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Interested in finding funding for an internship or job opportunity? Come to the Graduate Student Internship Fellowship Information Session on January 28 to learn how to create a strong application to be a competitive applicant for $2000-2500 in fellowship funds. Get the experience you need without the financial strain!
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On January 21, join Instructional Development for a workshop on designing and grading assignments. Space is limited, so sign up today!
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On January 16, join Instructional Development for a workshop on effective questioning and classroom assessment techniques. Space is limited, so sign up today!
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Come listen to Dr. Aaron Streets' somewhat unconventional career trajectory through different fields and different continents to arrive back at UC Berkeley as an Assistant Professor in Bioengineering. The event will be held today in Elings Hall 1601 from 3-4 pm.
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Want to serve the San Clemente Graduate Housing Community for the 2020-21 Academic Year? Apply to be an RA by Monday, January 20. Perks include housing and monthly stipend.
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It is that time of the year again when grad students start to actively think about their career. Whether you're looking for an internship or a job, or you just want to create an impactful resume or an engaging LinkedIn profile, we at Graduate Student Career Services are here to help meet all of your career and professional development needs. Stop by our office in SRB1216 during drop-in hours or email us at lanasmithhale@ucsb.edu or vdoshi@ucsb.edu to schedule an appointment.
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The Graduate Student Wellness Program at UC Santa Barbara is a free program that provides wellness opportunities for all graduate students. Join Health & Wellness this quarter for a lineup of exciting events aimed at improving grad students' wellbeing. Read on for more info!
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