The last two freshman classes have broken records for size and diversity. Members participated in a convivial discussion of how these changes will impact teaching and learning at UW-Madison. Panelists addressed three relevant issues: What …
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Members Only: More Students; More Learning? (Nov 04, 2019)
Monday, November 4, Birge Hall 158, 5:30-7pm The last two freshman classes have broken records for size and diversity. Come and participate in a convivial discussion of how these changes will impact teaching and learning at …
Retreat Recap: Inclusive Teaching — Evidence and Practice (Sep 27, 2019)
2019: Inclusive Teaching — Evidence and Practice On Friday, Sep 27, 130 campus educators heard Markus Brauer share several simple inclusive teaching practices you can incorporate into your teaching — including the research and evidence that supports them. This was …
Fall Retreat: Inclusive Teaching Practices (Sep 27, 2019)
Registration for the Fall 2019 Retreat on Inclusive Teaching was over capacity, so WE LIVE-STREAMED THE KEYNOTE. Did you miss it? If so, you missed an amazing event on Inclusive Teaching! Access the Canvas course that hosts the video …
2018-2019 Annual Report
2018-2019 Annual Report from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Academy Report on membership by the Academy co-chairs: Mission: We work to promote, recognize, and support teaching and learning excellence in the UW–Madison community. Who we …
U-CLaSS: What facilitates learning? (Sep 08, 2019)
September 8, 2019’s U-CLaSS (Undergraduate Chat, Learn, and Share Space) featured students sharing ways to improve faculty-student relations at UW-Madison. The topic: “What best facilitates your learning in the classroom?” The students: ~120 Student tutors and mentors. Thoughts …
Member Event Recap: “The Teaching Professor” (Jul 25, 2019)
The Teaching Professor-What does this title mean to you? Guest Facilitator: Dr. Steve Cramer, Vice Provost of Teaching and Learning The brief roundtable had 10 members participate to gain an understanding of what “the teaching …
Members Only: The Teaching Professor (Jul 25, 2019)
Members Only Roundtable: The Teaching Professor Please see the notes from this discussion: The Teaching Professor Discussion August 25, 2019 Teaching Academy Fellows, Future Faculty Partners, Affiliates, and Clinical Affiliates are invited to the Members …
Call for Members (May 01, 2019)
Applications open May 1 – June 30, 2019. Review July/August; notification September 2019 The UW-Madison Teaching Academy is seeking applications and nominations for new Fellows [faculty/staff] and new FFPs (Future Faculty Partners) [graduate student/post doc applicants]. Nominees should be outstanding faculty, staff, graduate students, …
Member Event Recap: “Feedback on Teaching” (Apr 18, 2019)
The roundtable for 20 members began with a presentation by Academy Member Janet Batzli on the current status of peer evaluation, focusing on ongoing efforts to expand and enhance the processes for generating peer feedback …