CNSM TA Professional Development

The Science Education Department offers teaching associates in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics a series of workshops for professional development.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Workshop meetings 1-4 are required.

All meetings will take place on campus.

Workshop Schedule
Meeting #Day and Time
1Friday, August 29, 1:00pm-4:00pm in HSCI-281
2

Choose one of the following:

  • Monday, September 15, 7:00pm-8:30pm in HSCI-281
  • Tuesday, September 16, 1:00pm-2:30pm in HSCI-282
  • Thursday, September 18, 3:30pm-5:00pm in HSCI-282
3

Choose one of the following:

  • Monday, October 13, 7:00pm-8:30pm in HSCI-281
  • Tuesday, October 14, 1:00pm-2:30pm in HSCI-282
  • Thursday, October 16, 3:30pm-5:00pm in HSCI-282
4

Choose one of the following:

  • Monday, November 17, 7:00pm-8:30pm in HSCI-281
  • Tuesday, November 18, 1:00pm-2:30pm in HSCI-282
  • Thursday, November 20, 3:30pm-5:00pm in HSCI-282

Workshop Goals

The goals of these workshops are to:

  • Introduce you to some current research in learning and teaching.
  • Show you how to apply this research to classroom instruction.
  • Connect you with sources of help and support.
  • Provide you with opportunities to self-reflect and critique your own teaching.
  • Help you develop the skills necessary for a successful experience as a teaching associate in your department.