Workshops for Faculty New to Teaching
| Workshop/Activity | Description | Date | Participants will be asked to: |
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Craft of Teaching Medallion |
Complete the requirements for the Craft of Teaching medallion, including writing a teaching philosophy, develop learning objectives, and consider ways to evaluate and give feedback to students |
20 hours of work, due by May 2026 |
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Welcome and overview |
An introduction to the TLC and its services, an overview of the certificate program and its requirements and a meet and greet of the TLC team and this year's cohort. |
September 12 |
Create a video introduction |
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Faculty Panel |
A group of UTHSC faculty will discuss the teaching culture at UTHSC and their successes and challenges. |
October 10 |
Reflection |
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Student Panel |
A group of UTHSC students will discuss the learning environment at UTHSC and what it means to be a student. |
November 14 |
Reflection |
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Evidence-Based Learning
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An overview and discussion about various theories about how students learn and practical tips for applying those theories. |
December 12 |
Reflection |
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Organizing Your Course |
A member of the UTHSC faculty will discuss organizational strategies for efficiency and student success. |
January 9 |
Reflection |
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Student Ratings of Instruction |
An instructional consultant from the TLC will speak about SRIs, how to use them as a tool for improvement, and how to deal with unhelpful comments. |
February 13 |
Reflection |
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Effective Use of Presentation Software |
Discussion of effective strategies to create engaging and pedagogically sound digital presentations. |
March 13 |
Reflection |
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Inclusivity |
An in-depth workshop on how to create and encourage an inclusive learning environment that supports student learning. |
April 10 |
Reflection |
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Active Learning Strategies |
One or more TLC staff will lead a workshop on active learning strategies in the health sciences. |
May 8 |
Reflection |