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Updates to CFT Programming

With the campus move to remote teaching, learning, and work, the Center for Teaching has made some changes to its previously planned programming. Junior Faculty Teaching Fellows – We are still taking applications for the next year’s cohort of fellows! Applications are due Thursday, April 30th. Details on the JFTF website. Teaching Consultations – We are still available…

Posted by on April 15, 2020 in CDI, Certificate in College Teaching, Consultations, course design institute, Events, jftf, jftf program, Learning Communities, News, one button studio, Teaching Workshops

Grad Student Course Design Institute on the Theme of “Students as Producers”

The CFT invites Vanderbilt faculty and graduate students to apply to its 2020 Course Design Institutes. During the three-day institutes, participants will design (or redesign) courses that engage students. During the institute in early June, participants will design (or redesign) courses that engage students not only as consumers of information, but producers of knowledge. The graduate student Course Design Institute…

Posted by on March 19, 2020 in CDI, course design institute, Events, graduate students, Students as Producers

Faculty Course Design Institute on the Theme of “Teaching Inclusively”

The CFT invites Vanderbilt faculty and graduate students to apply to its 2020 Course Design Institutes. During the three-day institutes, participants will design (or redesign) courses that engage students. The faculty Course Design Institute will be held May 4-6, 2020. The faculty institute is open to all Vanderbilt faculty members, and participants will receive $500 in research funds to be used…

Posted by on March 18, 2020 in CDI, Course Design, course design institute, Events, Faculty

Graduate Student/Postdoc Workshop: Teaching 101

Have you been thrust into an instructional role for which you feel unprepared? Are you a multi-semester teacher who wants a refresher on some of the basics? Regardless of your teaching experience, this workshop will provide practical, concrete guidance on the mechanics of teaching and classroom presence, with an eye towards small tweaks and adjustments that can have…

Posted by on March 9, 2020 in Events, graduate students, postdocs, workshop

Teaching History: A Conversation with William Caferro

The Center for Teaching is honored to host a conversation with William Caferro, Gertrude Conway Vanderbilt Professor of History and Interim Director of Classical and Mediterranean Studies, regarding his new book, Teaching History (Wiley Blackwell). This will be an informal and participatory dialogue for anyone interested in teaching history, with many insights from the journey William took to…

Posted by on February 12, 2020 in Events, history, Teaching History

Celebration of Learning: An Exhibition of Students as Producers

This Thursday,  February 13, the Center for Teaching will hold a Celebration of Learning, an exhibition of students as producers. The event will feature students from all over campus sharing what they have learned, created, designed, and discovered. Drop in between 2 and 4pm on the second floor of Alumni Hall for a picture of deep learning across the colleges and…

Posted by on February 10, 2020 in Celebration of Learning, Events, Students as Producers

Three Upcoming Graduate Student/Postdoc Workshops

Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement In this workshop, we will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. Date: Tuesday, February 4th Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Location: CFT…

Posted by on February 3, 2020 in Events, graduate students, post docs, Teaching Workshops

Three Upcoming Graduate Student/Postdoc Workshops

Crafting an Effective Teaching Statement In this workshop, we will address best practices for writing a teaching statement/philosophy for the academic job market. This workshop is open to Vanderbilt graduate students & Postdocs from across the disciplines who want to improve their teaching portfolio materials. All teaching experience levels are welcome. Date: Tuesday, February 4th Time: 12:30-2:00 pm Location: CFT…

Posted by on February 3, 2020 in Events, graduate students, post docs, Teaching Workshops

From the Director

It’s February, which means it’s time for the CFT’s annual Celebration of Learning! This is one of my favorite events of the year, an exhibition of student projects from around campus. The CFT staff and I often help faculty take a “Students as Producers” approach to their course and assignment design, and it’s exciting to see the fruits of…

Posted by on February 3, 2020 in Celebration of Learning, Events, From the Director, News, Students as Producers

From the Director

It’s February, which means it’s time for the CFT’s annual Celebration of Learning! This is one of my favorite events of the year, an exhibition of student projects from around campus. The CFT staff and I often help faculty take a “Students as Producers” approach to their course and assignment design, and it’s exciting to see the fruits of…

Posted by on February 3, 2020 in Celebration of Learning, Events, From the Director, News, Students as Producers

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