Can you remember the feeling of being an Associate Instructor (AI) for the first time at IUB? Most of us feel nervous before teaching a new class – stomach jitters, sweaty palms, trying to remind ourselves why we wanted to go to grad school. Being a bit nervous before teaching is normal and the Center… Read more »
Tag: graduate student learning communities
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 »
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 »
Creating a Teaching Portfolio with a Graduate Student Learning Community
If you’re applying for an academic job, you’ll need a teaching portfolio to provide evidence of your teaching effectiveness. What goes into a teaching portfolio? There are usually three realms of documents: ones the teacher produces; ones from peers, students, and institutions; and ones showing student achievement. Feedback on your teaching portfolio is extremely important,… Read more »