Articles from August 2024

A call for ‘practicing’ science!

Monday, August 19, 2024
In this reflective essay, which previews ideas he will share in a scholarly journal article he is in the process of writing, 2023-24 Graduate Teaching Fellow Vinay Bapu Ramesh reflects on the value of general education and how it is shaping his approach to teaching science to non-majors.

Creating a Community in the Classroom Through Icebreakers: A Student Perspective

Thursday, August 1, 2024
Center for Teaching practicum student Nathan Walter offers this resource on creating icebreakers that are effective in building community and trust amongst the class.

Navigating Difficult Dialogues in the Classroom – A Student Perspective

Thursday, August 1, 2024
Undergraduate students in Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies and spring 2024 Center for Teaching practicum students share this resource to provide specific strategies for dealing with difficult dialogues.