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ALT Graphic that states: "Proposal deadline extended to Sunday, February 19th @ 11:59 PM Graduate Teaching Showcase - Deadline Extended! Proposals due Sunday, February 19th @ 11:59 PM We want to hear about what you are doing in your classroom! UT's Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), in partnership with UT Libraries and the Graduate School, is hosting our 7th annual Graduate Teaching Showcase to highlight excellent graduate student teaching at UT Austin. The event will take place on Friday, March 31st from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 5-7 graduate students will be selected to share their stories and receive a certificate + a $100 award. We invite you to submit a proposal for the opportunity to be one of our storytellers! For more info, visit: linktr.ee/ctl_ut "
ALT Graphic that states: Facilitated by the Provost's Teaching Fellows PTF Think Tank: Expectations of Students This semester's series, Evolving Teaching and Learning Norms, will finish in November with Expectations of Students, facilitated by Nina Telang (Electrical & Computer Engineering) and Kristin Patterson (Molecular Biosciences). This session will focus on engagement; attendance and accountability; and assessments – plagiarism, cheating, and incivility. Nov. 14, 2022, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM CTL Lab (SZB 4.102)
ALT Graphic with a blackboard that reads: "Texas Teach-Up: Course Nominations The deadline for Texas Teach-Up course nominations have been extended to Monday, Nov 7th! Nominate a course for observation in preparation for this year's Texas Teach-Up event, taking place Spring 2023."
ALT Graphic that reads: Interested in applying to the Provost's Teaching Fellows program? What is the Provost's Teaching Fellows program? The Provost's Teaching Fellows program empowers faculty to advance education through individual initiatives that improve teaching and learning at UT, and through participation in campus-wide events that promote the quality of education and its status in the campus culture. Interested potential applicants must complete the brief Intent Form by November 7th. For more information about the PTF program or the intent form, visit: linktr.ee/ctl_ut
ALT Graphic that reads: About the Provost's Teaching Fellows Program PTFs are faculty from all UT colleges and schools who are.. - Hard-working, forward-thinking, community-minded What does the role of a Provost's Teaching Fellow include? Teaching Fellows undertake an individual, three-year initiative to improve teaching and learning in their own classroom, department, and/or college. Collectively, Fellows also plan and participate in events that benefit the entire campus.
ALT Graphic displaying information for PTF Think Tank: Role of Teachers - Facilitated by the Provost's Teaching Fellows This semester's series, Evolving Teaching and Learning Norms, will continue in October with Role of Teachers, facilitated by Ashley Castleberry (Pharmacy). This session will focus on managing compassion fatigue. Oct. 24, 2022, 11 AM to 12:30 PM CTL Lab (SZB 4.102)
ALT Graphic that reads: "The Evil of Banality: On the Life and Death Importance of Thinking September 20, 2022 at 4 p.m. Avaya Auditorium, POB Building Free and open to the public In this talk, Dr. Elizabeth Minnich, author of The Evil of Banality: On the Life and Death Importance of Thinking, reflects upon a question that Hannah Arendt posed after studying a man who committed crimes against humanity: Could it be that an inability to think and a radical failure of what we commonly call conscience coincide? In light of that question, Minnich, an award-winning author, argues for the critical importance of a liberal education."
ALT Graphic that reads: "The Evil of Banality: On the Life and Death Importance of Thinking September 20, 2022 at 4 p.m. Avaya Auditorium, POB Building Free and open to the public In this talk, Dr. Elizabeth Minnich, author of The Evil of Banality: On the Life and Death Importance of Thinking, reflects upon a question that Hannah Arendt posed after studying a man who committed crimes against humanity: Could it be that an inability to think and a radical failure of what we commonly call conscience coincide? In light of that question, Minnich, an award-winning author, argues for the critical importance of a liberal education."
ALT Graduate Student Resources for Inclusive Pedagogy Instructor Learning Community Grant Are you an Assistant Instructor seeking professional development, interested in learning more about culturally responsive teaching practices, and catering to the needs of diverse learners? Join our instructor learning community program to support graduate student AIs on campus! We are seeking students who are: ● Graduate Student Assistant Instructors at UT Austin ● Interested in learning culturally responsive teaching and supplementing their instruction with inclusive, evidence-based practices. ● Can dedicate approximately 10-20 hours this semester collaborating with other students ● Willing to share personal stories and perspectives about the grad student AI experience Our overall aim is to create more culturally responsive graduate student instructors, more inclusive classroom environments, and build a sense of community for those appointed to these academic positions
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ALT Group of four UT faculty sitting and listening to a speaker at NFS 22.
ALT Group of four UT faculty sitting and listening intently to a speaker at NFS 22.
ALT Group of four UT faculty sitting around a round table discussing a topic at NFS 22. Facilitator standing near the table listening.
