Fall 2010 - CIRTL Network Courses

 

Want to improve your teaching skills or prepare for a future faculty position?

Register for an interactive, synchronous, online learning experience with graduate students and post-docs from CIRTL Network universities across the nation.

CIRTL network courses use the diversity of the CIRTL Network to prepare future science, engineering and math faculty members who are both superb researchers and excellent teachers.


Upcoming Courses: Fall 2010

  • Preparation for Teaching (formerly The College Classroom) - Basics of curriculum design, assessment, accreditation. Diversity in the classroom and classroom management. Technology for teaching, assessment, and communication. Basics of K-12 outreach. Open to graduate students in all STEM disciplines wishing to pursue college/university teaching.
     
  • Research Mentor Training - Through facilitated discussions using a format based on collaboration and collective problem solving, you will learn about different mentoring styles and strategies for developing confidence, independence, creativity, and communication skills in your mentees.

  • More courses may be offered,  check back for updates.
 


Course Credit

Students may participate with or without credit, as they prefer. Graduate students at campuses other than the host institution who are interested in receiving course credit are encouraged to work with their local CIRTL Network campus leaders or advisors to receive independent study credit. Credits offered by the host campuses will vary.

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