Development of Teaching Skills

“...effective teaching--for me, at least--depends on making connections, above all on building relationships with and among students that help to create a genuine sense of community and collaboration in the classroom”.

Making Connections, by Nancy MacLean

Grading

• Evaluating student learning

Activities, Events, Conferences and Workshops

Annual Events

• CIDR TA Orientation
• COFS TA Practical Training

Quarterly Events

• For quarter SAFS events, please contact Kristi Straus, kmstraus@u.washington.edu
• CIDR Quarterly Forums
• Practical Pedagogy Roundtables and Lectures

Teaching Seminars

• Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (GRDSCH 630;Winter)
• Exploring Faculty Careers in Higher Education (GRDSCH 630; Spring)

Fellowships and Scholarships

• Huckabay Teaching Fellowships

Helpful Books and Publications

• Chronicle of Higher Education
• McKeachie, W.J. and G. Gibbs. 1998. Teaching Tips: Strategies, Research, & Theory for College & University Teachers. Houghton Mifflin College.
• Angelo, T.A. andK.P. Cross.1993. 2^nd ed. Classroom Assessment Techniques: A Handbook for College Teachers. Jossey-Bass.

Interesting Videos

• The Art of discussion leading: a class with Chris Christensen. 1995. Christensen, C. Roland. Cambridge, Mass. The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, Harvard University.
• A Private universe: misconceptions that block learning. 1989. Schneps, Matthew H.; Sadler, Philip Michael.; Woll, Susan.; Crouse, Lindsay.Santa Monica, CA. Pyramid Film & Video.

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