When we consider the ways in which our classrooms are diverse, many of us first think of what we consider to be “visible” identities. These often include identity factors such as race and gender, both of which may or may not be “visible” depending on a variety of contexts. Many people may not consider students… Read more »
The What, Who, and Why of Graduate Student Learning Communities!
Whether you’re familiar with the CITL’s Graduate Student Learning Communities (GSLCs) or not, we’ve got all the information to get you quickly up to date! What? GSLCS are cohorts of graduate students who meet regularly to discuss a specific teaching and learning topic, while creating an inclusive community. For the fall 2019 semester, we have… Read more »
Getting Involved with SoTL as a Graduate Student!
Have you heard about Indiana University’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Program? The SoTL program is an area of focus within the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL); it acknowledges that teaching is a scholarly activity and is thus worth researching. SoTL follows the same steps as many other forms of research: creating… Read more »
Journaling, Observing, and Reflecting on our Teaching
As an instructor, you’ve got grading to do, students to meet with, and lessons to plan. When you’re facing all this work, it might seem unrealistic to add “reflect on teaching” to your task list. However, studies have shown that reflecting on your teaching improves the classroom experience for your students (through better learning) and… Read more »
Here’s what Graduate Students have to say about GTAP!
Have you heard of the Graduate Teaching Apprenticeship Program (GTAP)? GTAP is a program developed by the Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning to better support graduate students’ career development and teaching interests. GTAP participants engage in CITL-sponsored workshops and learning communities, faculty and peer mentoring, and goal-setting activities. They also spend time creating job… Read more »
Creating Learning Outcomes and Community
Learning outcomes are statements that reflect what your students should accomplish at the end of your course. Learning outcomes are measurable and can be used to direct the course timeline. For example, “by the end of the course, students should be able to…” explain, compare, create, or recall. These active verbs allow instructors to create… Read more »