Led by: Anza Mitchell, Assistant Director, Science Pedagogy
Growth mindset—the belief that your skills and intelligence are malleable and can be improved with hard work and practice—has been shown to be a vital aspect of learning. In this session, we will focus on developing a growth mindset for ourselves and for our students, and why both are important. You will leave with concrete strategies for helping students focus on how to thrive—rather than just survive—in their college classes by considering themselves on a journey towards developing new skills...
Have lunch, learn more about our programming and resources, and explore ways to engage with us as a PhD student! We will share an overview of our programming for PhD students, including Bok Seminars and Teaching Certificates, the Professional Communication Program for International Teachers and Scholars, and our Fellows Programs. Learn more about our resources to support your teaching and communication goals, no matter your discipline or stage of your graduate career.
This workshop is being offered as part of Winter Teaching Week...
Led by: Pamela Pollock, Director of Professional Development
As scholars, we are always developing our research, but how do we think about learning and growing as a teacher? In this session, we will look at a variety of frameworks, sources, and strategies for gathering feedback and using it to improve our teaching and our students’ learning. We will explore four lenses through which we can consider our teaching - self, students, colleagues, and the literature - and discuss how to build our own toolkit for becoming more reflective and effective...
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed May 08 2024 .
11:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Online, see the zoom link in the description
Drop in to have the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technology for FAS answer any of your questions about Canvas, Zoom, or technology in teaching.
New TFs are invited to join a cohort of our Fundamentals training to prepare for their first TF experience, learn about our resources and approach to teaching, and connect with TFs from across Harvard Griffin GSAS.... Read more about Hit the Ground Running: Fundamentals for New TFs
Drop in to have the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technology for FAS answer any of your questions about Canvas, Zoom, or technology in teaching.
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed Dec 13 2023 .
11:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Online, see Zoom link in the description
Drop in to have the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technology for FAS answer any of your questions about Canvas, Zoom, or technology in teaching.
Drop in to have the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning and Academic Technology for FAS answer any of your questions about Canvas, Zoom, or technology in teaching.
Come join the Harvard Griffin GSAS Women in Science and Engineering Student Organization in our first journal club session of the year with the GWISE Mentoring Co-Chairs.
Repeats every week every Thursday until Thu Nov 30 2023 except Thu Nov 23 2023.
9:30am to 11:00am
Location:
SEC 2.323-Library Seminar Room
Are you a SEAS PhD student who wants to learn more about teaching, communication, or presentation skills?
Are you an international PhD student who would like to talk to someone about cross-cultural communication or your English speaking skills?
Sarah Emory, the Bok Center’s Assistant Director for International Teachers and Scholars, is available for drop-in consultations and questions every Thursday from 9:30-11:00am in SEC 2.323-Library Seminar Room.
The Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning welcomes individuals with disabilities to participate in our programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about a program/event, please contact bokcenter@fas.harvard.edu or 617.495.4869 in advance of your participation or visit.