Derek Bok Center, Harvard University

Partnering with faculty to create transformative experiences

Harvard faculty at the 2024 New Faculty Institute

Resources on Recentering Academics

The Bok Center team is available to review syllabi, help with assignment (re-)design, provide strategies for efficient and effective grading, help with the design and running of innovative multi-modal activities and assignments, and brainstorm active learning strategies. 

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Resources on Teaching in the Age of AI

Resources are available to support faculty navigating challenges related to teaching and AI through practical resources, classroom experimentation, and applied research. Current projects include AI-augmented oral exams, "vibe coding" for humanities courses, AI-resilient assignment design, and frameworks for treating AI as an object of critical study—not just a tool. 

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All Upcoming Events

Fall Training for Teaching Fellows and Teaching Assistants

Aug. 26 - Sep 1, 2026
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9:30AM - 4:30PM EDT
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Smith Campus Center
The Bok Center provides training for Teaching Fellows (TFs), Teaching Assistants (TAs), Course Assistants (CAs), and others at similar career stages engaged in the teaching of Harvard College undergraduates. Teaching is central to your professional...

Online Office Hours for FAS Faculty, Students, and Staff

September 2, 2026
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11:00AM - 12:00PM EDT
Drop in to talk with Bok Center staff about your teaching. We are happy to address any teaching needs! We welcome questions about: TFs & TAs: General questions about teaching Lesson planning for section Hosting engaged discussions How to prepare to have...
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Fall Training for Course Assistants

Sep. 8 - Sep 14, 2026
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9:00AM - 5:00PM EDT
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Smith Campus Center
The Bok Center's required Foundations in Teaching training introduces undergraduates teaching in the FAS to the key role that they will play as part of a teaching team. We will cover key professional skills for the role (i.e. communicating with the...

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Visit this searchable database of interactive lesson plans and assignments designed for and used in college and university classrooms. 

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