The teaching philosophy statement is a required part of most academic job applications and is often required in the faculty tenure and promotion process. By articulating your motivation for and perspective on teaching, you can surface the underlying assumptions you have about teaching and learning—a critical step in developing your teaching skills. This workshop seeks […]
In this structured peer review exercise, you will give and receive feedback from your peers on your teaching philosophy statement drafts. After completing Part 2 and incorporating feedback, participants are eligible to schedule a consultation with a TLL staff member for additional feedback on their teaching philosophy statement. Facilitator: Ben Hansberry Learning Outcomes Recognize characteristics […]
This informal discussion and networking series is for MIT staff who are interested in keeping the conversation going in between Data Talks workshops, with the intention of building our community. Join us for this 30-minute informal breakout session, centering on the advantages and challenges of working with data (from home) since the onset of Covid-19. The […]
Students’ ability to learn effectively is greatly affected by their social lives and emotional state, both inside and outside of the classroom. As we approach another tense and fraught election in the United States, many students—regardless of their political leanings—feel anxious about the election and can feel frustrated and distracted when faculty act as though nothing momentous is going on.
Over the past 20 years, multiple stakeholders have identified and recommended improvements for first-year advising at MIT. More recently, students who participated in the Designing the First Year Experience undergraduate class in the spring of 2018 identified advising as a key priority. In response, the Teaching + Learning Lab (TLL), the Office of the Vice Chancellor […]
If you are TAing or will TA in the future as a non-native English speaker, we are hosting a panel discussion for English as a Second Language (ESL) TAs, in which experienced ESL TAs will share their stories and answer your questions on teaching. Panelists will share how they overcame challenges the same challenges you […]