Required Readings:
Killpack, T. L., & Melon, L. C. (2017). Toward Inclusive STEM Classrooms: What Personal Role Do Faculty Play? CBE Life Sciences Education,15(3); pp. 1-9. DOI: 10.1187/cbe.16-01-0020 -- LINK
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Required Readings:
Dolan, E.L., Collins, J. P. (2015). We must teach more effectively: here are four ways to get started. Molecular Biology of the Cell,26(12); pp. 2151-2155. DOI: 10.1091/mbc.E13-11-0675 -- LINK
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Topic:
Approaches to biology teaching and learning, related to teaching strategies to promote student engagement and cultivate classroom equity.
Required Readings:
Tanner, K., & Allen, D. (2004). Approaches to Biology Teaching and Learning: Learning Styles and the Problem of Instructional Selection - Engaging All Students in Science Courses. Cell Biology Education,3(4); pp. 197-201. DOI:10.1187/cbe.04-07-0050 -- LINK
Topic:
Faculty life is full of diverse duties and responsibilities that can become overwhelmingly time-consuming. "Multitasking" just means reducing the attention and the quality of our focus on individual tasks, and often, teaching is the first field to suffer from this lack of time. Learning to control your time, however, may be a significant factor in your job success as a faculty member.
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II: Professional & Academic Writing
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Winter Session: Thursdays, February 3 - March 10, 5:00pm-7:00pm
This course on academic writing for publication focuses on learning to write coherently, clearly, and concisely. It will also include some practice in writing effective emails, letters, and short proposals. The course includes two 30-minute individual tutorials with the instructor.
IV. Accent Reduction
Prerequisite: Oral Communication
Winter Session: Tuesdays, February 8 - March 15, 4:00pm-6:00pm
This class helps non-native speakers to recognize and practice American English sounds, stress, and intonation patterns in order to improve comprehension and intelligibility. This is accomplished through identification of problem areas, focused practice and recording of exercises for instructor feedback.
Course topics:
I: Oral Communication
Winter Session: Monday, January 31 - Thursday, February 3, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Attendance is required ALL 4 Days
This course focuses on helping students improve their oral communication skills for academic and daily life. Emphasis is on increasing confidence and fluency through realistic activities both in and out of class covering pronunciation, idiom and slang usage, active listening skills, and conversation strategies.
Course topics:
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) is hosting a coffee cart plus Trish's Mini Donuts for postdocs working on campus!
Sign up and stop by for some coffee and mini donuts on us!
COVID Safety notes:
Are you currently preparing for your job search? Join us for this interactive workshop, where you’ll have an opportunity to practice negotiation in a role play with a partner.
This workshop will assist you in the acquisition of negotiating skills and preparation for conversations with an employer to negotiate a job offer.
Required Readings:
Kromka, S. M., Goodboy, A.K., & Banks, J. (2019). Teaching with relevant (and irrelevant) storytelling in the college classroom. Communication Education,69(2); pp. 224-249.DOI: 10.1080/03634523.2019.1657156 -- LINK
