Graduate Students Fireside Chats on Teaching
Dear science graduate students & post-docs,
We’re thrilled to announce that we will be re-starting our ScienceGraduateStudent “fireside”chatsonteachingand learning this Fall. We—Dr. Tamara Kelly (Science Pedagogical Chair) and Ashley Nahornick (FSc. Educational Developer)—started this as anonline offering in 2021/22. This year, you’ll have the option to attend in-person (snacks!) oronline – we want everyone to have the opportunity to join in.
We will meet the third Monday of September, October, and November from 2 – 3 pm in-person inBethune College 320,and the second Monday of December from 2-3 p.m. onBethune College 320. Zoom links are listed below for those who cannot attend in-person. Winter meeting times will be sent out later in the Fall.
Each month we will discuss a crucial question related toteaching& learning science and there may be papers/resources suggested to support our developing knowledge. These informalone-hour conversations are a way to learn from each other's experiences and knowledge inteachingScience.
Allgraduatestudents and post-docs are welcome to join. Drinks and snacks will be served!
A certificate of completion will be issued to those that participate in a minimum four sessions throughout the year.
Meeting Schedule:
| Date | Topic | Zoom Details: |
| 1.Monday, September 19 from 2-3 p.m. | How do you design your lessons? | Meeting ID: 920 6763 4685
Passcode: 535057 |
| 2.Monday, October 17 from 2-3 p.m. | What do you find are the best practices for delivering a lesson? | Meeting ID: 989 3448 1520Passcode: 967544 |
| 3.Monday, November 21 from 2-3 p.m. | How do you deal with radio silence in the classroom with yourstudents? | Meeting ID: 931 8565 5297
Passcode: 281044 |
| 4.Monday, Dec 12 from 2-3 p.m. **Note the change in schedule** | How do you know if your lesson is effective? | Meeting ID: 964 8551 2551Passcode: 832090 |
| 5.JanuaryTBA | What are good methods to make your classroom a positive and inclusive environment? | |
| 6.FebruaryTBA | What are the best ways to create an accessible learning environment? | |
| 7.March TBA | What are your favorite assessment strategies? | |
| 8.AprilTBA | Open discussiononcommongraduatestudentsteachingissues in Science and suggestions in preparation of the FSc. SpringTeachingEvent + Party (Cake will be served) |
If you have any questions, or comments, please contact Dr. Ashley Nahornick (ashleynk@yorku.ca), or Dr. Tamara Kelly (tljkelly@yorku.ca).
Best,
Ashley & Tamara
