The NYU Center for Teaching Excellence and the Graduate Student Educational Development Program offer a wide variety of services and resources to support the enhancement of graduate student teaching and learning.  CTE and GSEDP are pleased to announce its fall workshop schedule. 

All graduate students who teach are invited to participate in these sessions and to consult the Center about other services including consultations, classroom and laboratory observations, and videotaping. 

More information about CTE's offerings may be found at www.nyu.edu/cte

FALL 2006 GRADUATE STUDENT WORKSHOPS

Please note that advance registration is required. You may register by calling (212) 998-8060.

INTRODUCTION TO TEACHING PORTFOLIOS

facilitated by David Slocum, Interim Director, CTE­
--Monday, October 2, 12:30 to 2:30pm--

As the job market becomes increasingly complicated and competitive, the ability to present evidence of teaching effectiveness and to summarize your teaching philosophy becomes more crucial to the application process.  This session will introduce different approaches to teaching portfolios and suggest concrete ways to develop them.

ACTIVE LEARNING CONTINUUM
led by Barbara Abad, Senior Graduate Student Development Consultant, CTE
--Friday, October 13,12:30 to 2:30pm--

Effective active learning strategies, from simple, short activities to complex, long activities, are dependent upon course objectives, teaching style, and differing levels of student experience.  This workshop will provide concrete advice and practical exercises to help you determine what active learning approaches are best for you and your students.

STATEMENT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING WORKSHOP
facilitated by David Slocum, Interim Director, CTE
--Thursday, November 30,12:30-2:30pm--

A teaching statement is a key component of a teaching portfolio.  This workshop will provide advice and practical exercises to help participants with drafts to review and revise their teaching statements to make them more personal, concise, and informative.

HOW TO STIMULATE AND LEAD WONDERFUL DISCUSSIONS
led by George Shulman, Gallatin Professor and 2003 Distinguished Teaching Award Winner.
--Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006.12:30-2pm--

George Shulman presents a new version of his popular Fall 2005 program, based around a demonstration of his successful approach to engaging students in discussions by asking stimulating questions. Open to faculty and graduate students. Enrollment limited.