Graduate Student Teaching Orientation
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This virtual orientation offers an overview of graduate student teaching responsibilities
and four webinars introducing effective, evidence-based teaching and learning principles
and practices relevant to different modalities and professional contexts. Attendance
at this event earns a KSU CETL Souvenir Micro-credential.
Who: The orientation is designed for all domestic and international KSU graduate students
who are currently teaching assistants (TOR, TA) and KSU graduate students or postdocs
who may be interested in teaching in the future.
Where: The orientation will be delivered fully online in Zoom. Upon registration, participants
will receive instructions for accessing this virtual event. Please plan on arriving
a few minutes early to familiarize yourself with the technology.
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Welcome, Introductions, and Overview
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Welcome from the CETL Executive Director and the Dean of the Graduate College. Introduction to CETL presenters and overview of the day’s goals, format, and activities.
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Teaching roles, responsibilities, and resources for Graduate Students and International Graduate Students.
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Session I: Understanding How Students Learn
How do students learn? How does memory work? How do students organize information? What is the role of metacognition in the undergraduate classroom?
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Session II: Engaging Students Through Active Learning
What is active learning? How does active learning improve student learning and engagement? What active learning strategies have the most impact?
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Session III: Creating an Inclusive Classroom Climate
How do I create an inclusive classroom climate for all students? How does climate affect student learning and sense of belonging? What relationship-building strategies engage students?
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Session IV: Assessing Student Understanding
What are formative and summative feedback? How can I design assignments with clear grading criteria? How might I adapt rubrics, checklists, or other scoring systems to grade fairly?
