International Teachers and Scholars

Led by Marlon Kuzmick and Learning Lab Staff Discover how generative AI can enhance your teaching practice. In this seminar, led by the Bok Center’s Learning Lab—an intergenerational team and studio space dedicated to creative teaching approaches—we will...

Led by Adam Beaver Are you on or near the job market? Enthused or concerned about the prospect of assembling a teaching portfolio or writing a syllabus? Wondering what, exactly, a “teaching philosophy” is, and how you get one? While Harvard hopefully has...

Led by Anza Mitchell How do you cultivate the knowledge and skills necessary for effectively teaching collegiate science and engineering? Ideally you can make your classes as inspiring and empowering as the research you conduct in your lab, studio, or...

Led by Pamela Pollock What makes communication engaging? How do you tell your story as both a teacher and a scholar in your field? As a PhD student, you are called upon to present yourself and your ideas in various modes and media, for a variety of...

Led by Ashlie Sandoval-Lee How do you create a classroom environment where students feel empowered to engage with complex topics or challenging issues? What strategies can you use to help students feel safe, supported, and enthusiastic about discussing...

Do you want to learn more about Harvard Horizons? Are you considering applying this year? Come to this information session! Find out about the program Get tips on preparing your application Think about how to communicate your research Learn more about the...

Join an experienced facilitator and a small group of your peers to practice delivering a short lesson that you prepare in advance. Assignment: Prepare a 3-5 minute interactive lesson in which you define an introductory concept from your field. This...

Pedagogy Fellows As a new TF, how do you manage your responsibilities? How can you stay motivated during the semester, and help your students do the same? Join Bok Pedagogy Fellows for a discussion of strategies for 1) organization and time management, 2)...

Rebecca Miller Brown, Assistant Director, Graduate Student Programming, Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning What is a teaching statement? What are the conventions of the genre? What can you learn from writing one? Whether you’re preparing to go on...