Teaching

Getting and Using Mid-Semester Feedback

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"Thank You For Your Feedback" by Got Credit | CC BY 2.0

Tues., February 25, 2020

Now is the perfect time to get feedback from your students on your teaching. Mid-semester feedback helps you understand what is working and what you might be able to change.

Writing a Strong Teaching Statement

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"IMG_1398" by WalrusWaltz | CC BY 2.0

Tues., Sept. 17, 2019

Applying for a faculty position often requires writing a teaching statement or philosophy. Writing a strong teaching statement requires reflection and revision.

What is CIRTL?

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CIRTL Logo, created by Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning

Tues., March 5, 2019

You may have seen or heard the term CIRTL. This nationally recognized program is a great opportunity to prepare graduate students for faculty careers.

Finding Teaching Experience When You’re Not a TA

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"dry erase markers" by upsidedownsphere | CC BY 2.0

Tues., February 5, 2019

If you want to work at an university, teaching experience as a graduate student is valuable. If you don't have a teaching assistantship, there are still ways to get this experience.

Inclusive Teaching

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"bundstifte / colored-pencils" by Anka Albrecht | CC BY 2.0

Tues., October 30

College classrooms are increasingly diverse places. Instructors need to consider all the diversity in their classroom to ensure that all students are able to participate equitably in your class.

Top Tech Teaching Tools

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"Project 52/33 - Black and White" by James Milstid | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues., September 4

Teaching is more than providing information to your students. This article provides some great tools for ways to use technology in your classroom.

Active Learning Strategies

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"Apprendre, c'est jeter des ponts..." by Nath B. | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Tues., February 6, 2018

Active learning strategies can help your students engage with the course material and learn more. Here are some easy ways to integrate more active learning into your classroom.

Office of Graduate Studies Services and Resources

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Tues., August 22, 2017

The Office of Graduate Studies is more than just the place that processes applications and dissertation paperwork. Read more to learn about all the ways that OGS can help you succeed in graduate school and beyond.

Preparing International Students to Teach

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Photo Courtesy of the Office of Graduate Studies

Tues., July 11, 2017

For international students, becoming a teaching assistant means not only learning how to teach, but also learning about a new classroom environment and overcoming language barriers. Since 1988, UNL has helped international students make this transition.

Creating Learning-Centered Course Objectives

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"Soccer Field, Kelly Park West" by Rusty Clark ~ 100K Photos | CC BY 2.0

Tues., June 13, 2017, by Liz Banset

Your course objectives indicate the focus on the course and what students will learn. Strong learning-centered objectives can help direct the activities you do in class, the assessments you give, and ultimately what your students get out of the class.