Events

The Instructional Foundations Series is for graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and instructors from all disciplines who have never taught at the university level (other than grading experience) prior to participation. The series is designed to provide people new to college teaching with some basic ideas they can use in their first teaching experience. The series includes 3 workshops focusing on best practices from the literature on teaching and learning, plus an assignment in which participants discuss teaching techniques with an experienced instructor in their discipline. For additional details, see https://www.schreyerinstitute.psu.edu/instructionalfoundations

Do you find it difficult to engage in reflection or don't know where to start? In this interactive workshop, participants will consider the role of reflection at different moments before, during, and after the semester. We will discuss how our own beliefs about teaching, experiences in our classrooms, and feedback we receive from students and peers can serve as rich sources for reflection, self-assessment, and personal and professional growth. You will leave with strategies you can use to engage in the reflective process. Those who will craft a self-reflection for annual review or dossier purposes may find this workshop to be a good starting point for that process. Please join us.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Join this sparkshop to discover practical ways to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom during the early weeks of the semester. Explore strategies like crafting inclusive syllabi, using engaging icebreakers, and setting norms that reflect DEAIB principles.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Did you know that students who feel a strong sense of belonging are more likely to thrive academically and personally? In this dynamic and interactive session, we will dive into practical strategies to create a welcoming and inclusive classroom where every student feels valued and connected. Join us to explore how fostering a sense of belonging can transform your course and positively impact your students’ success throughout the semester.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

IT Accessibility created a repository of accessible Word syllabus templates that you can use to quickly build an accessible syllabus. In this demonstration, participants will learn about the templates and basic accessibility techniques that can be applied to other academic or professional documents.

Registration will close 1 hour before the event starts. Registrants will receive a Zoom link at least 1 hour before the event.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

In this brief Sparkshop session, we will discuss how we can use student feedback and reflections as well as perspective taking activities to support an inclusive and welcoming learning environment.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

In this brief Sparkshop session, we will discuss strategies we can use to support student wellbeing as well as our own wellbeing as instructors.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

The Inclusive and Ethical Pedagogy Series explores how instructors might implement inclusive and ethical pedagogy, as described in the Elements of Effective Teaching. This session focuses on the syllabus as a tool to support student learning and success. Panelists will discuss their own research on students’ perceptions of the syllabus (at Penn State), recommendations for creating accessible syllabi based on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, and how to create equity-minded Syllabi that foster students’ sense of belonging and support a growth mindset. Participants are invited to share their own questions and experiences.

Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the access provided, please contact SITE at site@psu.edu or call 814-863-2599 at least 2 weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.

Sponsored by The Schreyer Institute for Teaching Excellence and the Equity Pedagogy Network