This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area, there are two to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for […]
If you are a new teaching assistant at UMaine, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. At each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might […]
Self-care, your personal experiences and building community will be central tenets of this group. This time is meant to provide community and support to those who are starting on their teaching development path. We will use the book Small Teaching (provided at our first meeting) as a guide to explore our collective teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches […]
Building off of our joint book discussion on the experiences of international students in the US, the Office of International Programs and CITL will co-host a book discussion on the experiences of refugees and refugee students in the US with the reading and discussion of American Refuge: True stories of the Refugee Experience* by Dr. Diya […]
In recent years, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently, but all focus on student learning. Alternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th
Building off of our joint book discussion on the experiences of international students in the US, the Office of International Programs and CITL will co-host a book discussion on the experiences of refugees and refugee students in the US with the reading and discussion of American Refuge: True stories of the Refugee Experience* by Dr. Diya […]
If you are a new teaching assistant at UMaine, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. At each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might […]
Self-care, your personal experiences and building community will be central tenets of this group. This time is meant to provide community and support to those who are starting on their teaching development path. We will use the book Small Teaching (provided at our first meeting) as a guide to explore our collective teaching experiences and pedagogical approaches […]
Building off of our joint book discussion on the experiences of international students in the US, the Office of International Programs and CITL will co-host a book discussion on the experiences of refugees and refugee students in the US with the reading and discussion of American Refuge: True stories of the Refugee Experience* by Dr. Diya […]
In recent years, alternative grading methods have gained attention for promoting authentic, growth-focused learning. These approaches better reflect student progress and are often more appreciated by students, reducing point-chasing and competition. Approaches to new grading approaches are all defined differently, but all focus on student learning. Alternate Mondays from 12:00-1:00pm starting on Jan 27th
This session is a combination of asynchronous activities and group discussion. There are 4 topic areas to be explored with some instructional components. Within each topic area, there are two to four short videos and an activity or heuristic to guide instructors in applying the concepts discussed to their course(s). This CoP is deal for […]
If you are a new teaching assistant at UMaine, you may feel both excited and nervous about your role as a TA. Eager to learn more about experiences as a teaching assistant and meet others on campus in the same role? Join the TASC. At each meeting we will explore real classroom experiences TAs might […]
