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using a process-oriented approach to student writing to deepen learning and engagement workshop

oct. 19, 2023—research suggests that providing students repeated opportunities to create, evaluate, and revise various types of writing, especially for authentic audiences, can catalyze deeper forms of learning. through this workshop, we will discuss research-based strategies for improving student writing and content learning in a variety of disciplinary areas. participants will either revise an existing writing assignment...

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teaching our students to think critically

oct. 9, 2023—special event teaching our students to think critically with louis e. newman october 31st, 12:00-1:30pm (lunch provided) 2022年世界杯中国小组赛积分, 1114 19th ave south, 3rd floor we all want our students to become adept at critical thinking.  but what exactly do we mean by this, and how do we teach it?  in this session, we’ll...

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soliciting mid-semester feedback from students

oct. 9, 2023—it’s that time of the semester when you may be wondering whether your course is going all that well and what students are thinking about it. we at the cft are here to help you collect just this kind of information and support you as you decide what to do with it.  there are a...

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building your teaching portfolio for promotion, reappointment, and tenure workshop

oct. 5, 2023—comprised of information garnered from vanderbilt chairs, associate deans and past members of the university promotion and tenure review committee (“ptrc”), this informal online information session will clarify the role of your teaching dossier within the tenure process and delve into its central components. additionally, this session will offer tips and strategies for assembling your...

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welcome our new senior faculty fellows!

sep. 8, 2023—the provost’s office for faculty affairs and professional education (ofape) has appointed two senior faculty fellows, lily claiborne (earth & environmental sciences) and pavneet aulakh (english), who, for part of their time this year, will be offering workshops and mentorship as part of our open classroom and new faculty teaching academy. please join us in...

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vanderbilt instructors open their classroom doors

sep. 7, 2023—would you like to watch one of your colleagues teach to see how they manage the classroom, engage students, or address challenging subjects? do you ever feel like you toil privately to learn how to teach? you’re not alone. too often in higher education, we instructors do not have the opportunity to watch and discuss...

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welcome, boni yraguen!

sep. 6, 2023—join us in welcoming our newest member of the staff, boni yraguen, instructional consultant. originally from oregon, boni is an alumna of the university of south alabama in mechanical engineering. she holds a phd in mechanical engineering from the georgia institute of technology, specializing in thermal fluid sciences, specifically diesel combustion. boni’s academic pursuits also...

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