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‘authority in the classroom’

teaching 101: graduate student/postdoc workshop

feb. 1, 2019—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...

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teaching in the context of hate speech

aug. 21, 2018—by joe bandy, cft assistant director many institutions of higher education aspire to encourage the liberal arts ideals of free speech, critical thought, and diverse perspectives so as to empower students to lead meaningful and purposeful lives, and to engage in our society as responsible citizens. this – in addition to growing campus diversification, student...

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claiming your authority in the classroom

sep. 28, 2016—by cynthia brame, cft assistant director one of the most persistent questions about college teaching is how to establish authority while being student-centered and giving your students voice. it ranks right up there with—and is related to—questions about how to engage students. for a scholarly perspective, we can turn to a model proposed by paul...

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