Repeats every week every Monday until Mon Apr 10 2023 except Mon Feb 20 2023, Mon Mar 13 2023.
1:30pm to 3:30pm
Location:
125 Mt. Auburn St. 3rd Floor
Led by Sarah Emory and Pamela Pollock
As a teacher and a scholar, you are called on to speak in a variety of contexts, which can be daunting for anyone but may be even more complicated if you speak English as an additional language. What strategies can you use to make it easier for others to understand you and stay engaged in what you are saying? In this seminar, we will learn and practice concrete strategies to improve public speaking skills across contexts, including classrooms, conferences, and a range of personal and professional interactions. By practicing presentation,...
Repeats every week every Tuesday until Tue Apr 18 2023 except Tue Mar 14 2023.
4:30pm to 6:00pm
Location:
Science Center
Are you interested in connecting with other international PhD students and practicing your English in a friendly, informal setting? Join our discussion group! International PhD students have the opportunity to connect with each other and our...
Repeats every week every Wednesday until Wed May 03 2023 .
10:30am to 11:30am
Location:
Online; see Zoom link in the description
Drop in to have representatives of Academic Technology, the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and Harvard Library answer any of your questions about Canvas, Zoom, or technology in teaching.
Gain confidence in your grammar choices, whether you are teaching, presenting, or engaging with others in academic conversations. This spring, the Professional Communication Program for International Teachers and Scholars will be hosting drop-in office hours on grammar topics. Drop by if you have a quick grammar question, want to practice different grammar forms, or want to receive feedback on your oral grammar use.
Repeats every week every Thursday until Fri May 05 2023 .
9:00am to 9:45am
Location:
Alleyway entrance to Harvest Restaurant, 44 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Looking for a way to get your day off to a good start and connect with colleagues about your teaching victories and questions? Join a rotating crew of Bok Center staff for a weekly morning walk, every Thursday morning from 9:00–9:45 (weather permitting). We’ll meet in the alley at the entrance to the Harvest Restaurant and walk 1–2 bridges along the river before returning to campus. Bring the stories you’re dying to share, and the questions you’ve always meant to ask!
As a teacher and a scholar, you are called on to speak in a variety of contexts, which can be daunting for anyone but may be even more complicated if you speak English as an additional language. What strategies can you use to make it easier for others to understand you and stay engaged in what you are saying? In this seminar, we will learn and practice concrete strategies to improve public speaking skills across contexts, including classrooms, conferences, and a range of personal and professional interactions. By practicing presentation,...
Are you interested in connecting with other international PhD students and practicing your English in a friendly, informal setting? Join our discussion group! International PhD students have the opportunity to connect with each other and our...
Drop in to have representatives of Academic Technology, the Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, and Harvard Library answer any of your questions about Canvas, Zoom, or technology in teaching.
Alleyway entrance to Harvest Restaurant, 44 Brattle Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
Looking for a way to get your day off to a good start and connect with colleagues about your teaching victories and questions? Join a rotating crew of Bok Center staff for a weekly morning walk, every Thursday morning from 9:00–9:45 (weather permitting). We’ll meet in the alley at the entrance to the Harvest Restaurant and walk 1–2 bridges along the river before returning to campus. Bring the stories you’re dying to share, and the questions you’ve always meant to ask!
Repeats every 2 weeks every Thursday until Thu Apr 27 2023 except Thu Mar 16 2023.
11:00am to 12:00pm
Location:
Online
Want to learn more about how you can complete the Bok Center Teaching Certificate? Are you considering taking a Bok Seminar, but aren’t sure where to start? Do you have teaching questions or areas in teaching or communication you want to learn more about? Drop by our Zoom office hours to ask questions, get connected with resources to support your teaching and professional development goals, and learn more about how the Bok Center can support you!
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.
