Workshops for GSMs and Faculty who supervise GSIs

The following programs are designed to provide information and resources for those designing or running GSI training programs. For questions about these events, please contact Tershia Pinder-Grover (tpinder@umich.edu or 734-615-9263). To register, please contact Melinda Thompson (guillory@umich.edu or 734-764-0505).

Workshops Scheduled for Fall 2009

CONSULTING WITH GSIs

Thursday, September 17, 2009
3:00-5:00
CRLT Seminar Room, (1013 Palmer Commons)

In this interactive workshop, participants will learn and practice techniques for consulting with GSIs on their teaching, including interpreting and discussing student ratings. In addition to providing time for practice and reflection, we will discuss the various roles a consultant can play in the process of consultation.

OBSERVING CLASSES AND CONDUCTING MIDTERM STUDENT FEEDBACKS

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
NEW LOCATION:
1170A, 1150B, & 1130C Biomedical Science Research Building( BSRB)
also known as Seminar Rooms A,B,C
Directions to BSRB: http://uuis.umich.edu/cic/buildingproject/index.cfm?BuildingID=509

This workshop is designed to give GSMs and GSI Coordinators a framework for observing their GSIs' classes and collecting student feedback. Using role plays and interactive activities, participants will learn how to set up classroom visits, collect objective data during an observation, and use the consultation process to help GSIs be more reflective about their teaching. Participants in this workshop will also learn how to collect midterm feedback from students using small-group discussions and how to use that feedback in a consultation with the GSI. Dinner will be served.

FALL GSM LUNCH

Friday, December 4, 2009
12:00-1:30pm
CRLT Seminar Room, (1013 Palmer Commons)

This lunch program provides a great opportunity for GSMs across the university to meet, network and share strategies.

For questions about these events, please contact Tershia Pinder-Grover (tpinder@umich.edu)
or Melinda Thompson (guillory@umich.edu or 734-764-0505).