Workshops

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The Bok Center offers workshops to provide training and practice for PhD students and instructors, both new and experienced, on topics in teaching, learning, and communication.

In addition to the workshops hosted at the Bok Center, we are available to create custom workshops for your department or your department's pedagogy course and can tailor the workshop to the goals of your group.

Workshops @ Bok

Teaching Statement Workshop

October 5, 2026
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2:30PM - 4:00PM EDT
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Online
This workshop will feature a general overview of the role that the Teaching Statement plays in your teaching portfolio (along with a Sample Syllabus and Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness). Time will be devoted to drafting (or revising) your teaching...
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Sample Syllabus Workshop

October 13, 2026
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1:00PM - 2:30PM EDT
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Online
This workshop will feature an overview of the role of the Sample Syllabus in your teaching portfolio (along with your Teaching Statement). Worksheets will be provided to introduce participants to different strategies for course design, and time will be...
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Job Market Materials Drop-In Office Hours

October 22, 2026
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12:00PM - 1:30PM EDT
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Online
In this drop-in session, participants can workshop, discuss, and get feedback on the materials needed for a teaching portfolio, including the Teaching Statement, Sample Syllabus, and Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness. Participants will have the option to...
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Job Market Materials Drop-In Office Hours

October 28, 2026
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3:00PM - 4:30PM EDT
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Online
In this drop-in session, participants can workshop, discuss, and get feedback on the materials needed for a teaching portfolio, including the Teaching Statement, Sample Syllabus, and Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness. Participants will have the option to...
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Job Market Materials Drop-In Office Hours

November 12, 2026
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9:30AM - 11:00AM EST
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Online
In this drop-in session, participants can workshop, discuss, and get feedback on the materials needed for a teaching portfolio, including the Teaching Statement, Sample Syllabus, and Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness. Participants will have the option to...
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Job Market Materials Drop-In Office Hours

November 20, 2026
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11:00AM - 12:30PM EST
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Online
In this drop-in session, participants can workshop, discuss, and get feedback on the materials needed for a teaching portfolio, including the Teaching Statement, Sample Syllabus, and Evidence of Teaching Effectiveness. Participants will have the option to...
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Request Custom Workshops

You can request tailored workshops for a department, a departmental pedagogy course, a course teaching staff, or your students. We can customize the message and the activities of the workshop to the particular needs of your group.

Please complete this form to request a custom workshop. If you have any questions about our workshops, please email bokcenter@fas.harvard.edu.