PFF Workshop: Teaching with Writing

January 30, 2012 at 12:54 PM · Filed under Events, Preparing Future Faculty, Training ·Tagged , , ,

School of Nursing and Health Studies, Room 102, Coral Gables Campus

Teaching with writing is not just for English or Composition 101. TAs across all disciplines are invited to attend this workshop for a fresh perspective on how to effectively use writing as a learning tool. Presented in conjunction with the Writing Center, our focus will be how you can integrate writing to learn in your course—no matter what the subject. We will review writing strategies that can promote skilled learning and thinking and share how teaching with writing has the added benefit of reducing your paper-grading load. We’ll also discuss various approaches, activities, and evaluative techniques that can engage your students in critical thinking.

This event will be offered in two sessions from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 7. Please register below. Seating may be limited.

Register for a session today!

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The Force and Motion Academic Scholarship – Deadline Feb. 1, 2012

January 19, 2012 at 10:16 AM · Filed under Financial assistance, Graduate School, Training ·Tagged ,

The Force and Motion Academic Scholarship, made possible by funds from AMTI, is awarded annually to assist promising graduate students in fields related to multi-axis force measurement and testing.

During the 2011-2012 academic year, the Foundation will award $10,000 scholarships to help defray the qualified higher education expenses of two promising graduate students. Scholarships will be offered on a competitive basis; applications will be judged by the Force and Motion Foundation’s review board based on quality, scientific contribution, and innovation.

The application deadline is February 1, 2012.

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Spring 2012 SPEAK Test for International T.A.s

December 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM · Filed under Training ·Tagged ,

The SPEAK test is required to demonstrate ability in spoken English for prospective international teaching assistants. The test will be administered on Tuesday, January 10 at 6 p.m. in Allen Hall, room 102.

A photo I.D. (CaneCard or Passport) is required for all test takers. Please call Ms. Maki Burgess in the Intensive Language Institute office at (305) 284-4727 to reserve your place. You can also e-mail the center at alcstudies@miami.edu.

All students who are interested in taking the SPEAK test must be registered by 5  p.m. on Friday, January 6.

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Ph.D. Student David Shiffman Needs Your Help

November 29, 2011 at 8:42 AM · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , , , ,

David Shiffman is a Ph.D. student in UM’s Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy. He’s been named as a finalist in the 2011 blogging scholarship for his online conservation advocacy and science education. If he wins, David will be awarded with $10,000 to support his shark conservation research.

The final decision comes down to votes–he’s currently winning, but his lead is disappearing quickly!

If you’d like to cast your vote for David, please visit http://www.collegescholarships.org/blog/2011/11/18/2011-blogging-scholarship/. You can vote once per day until noon (Pacific time) November 30.

With his award, David will be able to further is dissertation work, which focuses on the ecological importance of sharks to coral reef ecosystems. It will be used to support his lab’s citizen science program, which has taken over 1,000 high school students and teachers into the field to learn about sharks and participate in an active research program. Additionally, David plans to adopt a satellite tagged shark in the name of the readers of Southern Fried Science, which will be followed on Google Earth.

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The How To of Teaching Portfolios: Traditional and Electronic

September 28, 2011 at 2:14 PM · Filed under Events, Graduate School, Jobs, Training ·Tagged

Teaching is a key part of faculty responsibilities. But how does one demonstrate teaching proficiencies and strengths to future employers? This discussion will review why teaching portfolios are important for an academic career, and provide resources for developing traditional and electronic teaching portfolios. The workshop will center on the development of a teaching philosophy, and other elements of the teaching portfolio that highlight your teaching achievements and your understanding of the academic job search.

Register today!

To contact the Preparing Future Faculty and TA Training Coordinator, send an e-mail to PreparingFutureFaculty@miami.edu.

DATE: Monday, October 17 and Thursday, October 20
TIME: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION: School of Nursing and Health Studies, Room 115/116

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Fall 2011 TA Bootcamp

September 13, 2011 at 5:00 PM · Filed under Events, Graduate School, Training ·Tagged , , ,

September 22, 2011 @ 3:00 PM
School of Nursing and Health Studies, Room 115/116, Coral Gables campus

Whether you’re a new or seasoned TA, join us for this primer (or refresher) on what you need to know to be an effective TA. This workshop will focus on diverse teaching and learning styles, and tips for teaching millennial students. TAs should leave this workshop with a myriad of resources and instructional strategies that relate to planning, teaching, and evaluation.

To contact the Preparing Future Faculty and TA Training Coordinator, send an e-mail to PreparingFutureFaculty@miami.edu.

Register today.

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UM Libraries Graduate Research Series

September 7, 2011 at 3:38 AM · Filed under Events, Graduate School, Research, Training, Webinar ·Tagged , ,

Don’t miss out on the 2011 Graduate Research Series, which kicks off this month. Click on an event below for more details and to register for events that will help improve skills that will save you time and effort during your graduate career.

Tools for Your Trade: An Information Toolkit
Managing Your Research
ETD: Who, What, When, How, Huh
Don’t Perish…Publish

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Employer Practice Interview and Critique (EPIC) Program

September 1, 2011 at 1:00 AM · Filed under Events, Jobs, Training ·Tagged , , , ,

Toppel’s Fall Career Expo is coming up on September 14. Are your interviewing skills top-notch? How does your resume look? Gain the competitive edge for the Expo by attending Toppel’s Employer Practice Interview & Critique (EPIC) Program! Have your resume critiqued or conduct a mock interview with an actual employer! EPIC will be held on Wednesday, September 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Employers participating in this year’s program include Target, Nielsen, FBI, Prudential Financial, Citrix Systems,  Coca-Cola, Costa Farms, General Electric, Pop Chips, 5 Hour Energy, Telemundo, Bloomingdale’s, Abercrombie, Procter & Gamble, Office Depot, plus many more! Reserve your space today on www.HireACane.com! Log in and click on ‘postings’ then ‘CaneZone Jobs,’ then enter “EPIC” under keywords.

Note: There are no walk-in appointments for this event. Business attire is required.

For questions about this program, please contact Natalie de Rojas at derojas@miami.edu. Don’t wait, reserve your spot today!

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Free Intensive Language Institute Course for International TAs

August 31, 2011 at 9:05 AM · Filed under Training ·Tagged , , , ,

The Intensive Language Institute will once again offer a free, non-credit English course for International Teaching Assistants (ITAs), especially for those who have not yet met the spoken English proficiency requirements.

This course is an opportunity for graduate ITAs to get more practice with the presentation and discourse skills that are vital to success in the classroom or lab, in addition to English pronunciation, fluency, and preparation for the SPEAK test.

This course is open to qualifying ITAs who have contact with undergraduate students and who wish to improve their spoken English skills in order to better perform in a position of classroom or lab instruction. The course has been designed for those who have not achieved a score of 55 on the SPEAK test and who have not passed the subsequent teaching presentation test.

The free course will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from September 6 through November  10 at 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Allen Hall.

Registration for this free course is required. Please call Maki Burgess at (305) 284-4727 to register or e-mail her at alc.cstudies@miami.edu. Students must register in order to attend the class. Should you have any questions, call the Director of the Intensive Language Institute, Julia Cayuso, at (305) 284-1326 or e-mail her at jcayuso@miami.edu.

 

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Take the ‘Canes Care for ‘Canes Pledge

August 23, 2011 at 9:25 AM · Filed under Uncategorized ·Tagged , ,

I Am A ‘Cane

As A Caring ’Cane, I Pledge To Be:

Just
Where all people are valued and diversity is pursued and celebrated

Caring
Where the well being of all is supported and service to others is encouraged

Open
Where freedom of expression is welcomed while respecting others

Courageous
To do the right thing

Civil
To communicate respectfully with others in order to foster growth
A portion of the content was included, with permission, from NIU’s “Northern PACT” & USC’s “What it Means to be a Trojan”

Learn more about ‘Canes Care for ‘Canes at http://www.miami.edu/sa/index.php/canes_care_for_canes/pledge/.

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