Apprenticeship in Teaching Program

AT Program: Effective Classroom Interaction

HFSC: Social Room

10 A.M. - NOON

This workshop covers various types of classroom interaction including lecture, discussion, and other activities that can be used in both small and large classes. Principles and practices of active learning are discussed, with an overall emphasis on techniques for student participation.

AT Program: Book Club 3:4

Lannan Room (New North 408)

10 A.M. - 11 A.M.

Join us for our third book discussion of Sarah Rose Cavanagh's "The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion" on 3/12 from 10-11 AM in the Lannan Room (NN 408). In this session we will discuss Chapter 4. Please note: anyone is welcome to join us for any of our four meetings, but in order to receive credit for an elective in the AT Program, you need to attend three of the four sessions. A copy of the book can be checked out from the CNDLS suite in Car Barn 314.

AT Program: The Teaching Portfolio

HFSC: Social Room

10 A.M. - 1 P.M.

This workshop explains and demonstrates how to document and reflect on the knowledge and skills gained from your teaching experience through developing a professional teaching portfolio. We will illustrate the iterative and continuing nature of portfolio construction by demonstrating the revision process used in writing and revising a teaching philosophy statement. Participants will leave the workshop with a template for building their own teaching portfolios, as well as examples to support them in writing their own teaching philosophy statement. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A TEACHING TASK WRITING SESSION THE HOUR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE END OF THIS WORKSHOP.

AT Program: Syllabus Design

HFSC: Social Room

3 P.M. - 5 P.M.

Designing a syllabus is much more than picking out your readings. In this workshop we will cover the fundamental components and best practices of good syllabus design through discussion and a hands-on opportunity to practice “backwards design.” Participants should bring a syllabus or ideas for a syllabus to the workshop to develop and receive informal feedback from the group. NOTE: THERE WILL BE A TEACHING TASK WRITING SESSION THE HOUR IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE END OF THIS WORKSHOP.

AT Program: Technology Tools

HFSC: Social Room

10 A.M. - 11:50 A.M.

The use of technology in the classroom is inescapable. Undoubtedly you’ve heard of a host of new tools folks are using. Which tools are supported at Georgetown? What do they do? How might one effectively use them to support their teaching goals? Thankfully, a few of our experts from CNDLS are leading this workshop to provide guidance in these areas and help you get your hands dirty working with them. NOTE: Please bring your laptop; this will be a hands-on workshop.

AT Program: Assessment and Grading

HFSC Social Room

10 A.M. - NOON

In this workshop, participants will explore the theory and practice of assessing student learning, including ways to fairly and effectively grade student work. We will explore the different purposes you can bring to assessment, look at the way that different kinds of questions can assess different levels of student learning, and consider the threat of bias in grading. The workshop will also touch on your responsibilities with regard to the Honor System at Georgetown and how best to prevent plagiarism in student work.

AT Program: Book Club 4:4

Lannan Room (New North 408)

10 A.M. - 11 A.M.

Join us for our third book discussion of Sarah Rose Cavanagh's "The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion" on 3/12 from 10-11 AM in the Lannan Room (NN 408). In this session we will discuss Chapters 5, 6, and the Conclusion. Please note: anyone is welcome to join us for any of our four meetings, but in order to receive credit for an elective in the AT Program, you need to attend three of the four sessions. A copy of the book can be checked out from the CNDLS suite in Car Barn 314.