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As a graduate student, you are navigating the unique space between student and educator, building your teaching skills while pursuing your own academic journey. Whether you are preparing to teaching your first class or have been in the classroom for several semesters, this collection of resources is designed to support you as you develop your teaching identity. Our resources and programming will help you gain confidence in the classroom, develop your authentic teaching voice, and build foundational skills that will serve you throughout your academic career.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Quick Links<\/h1>\ngetting started<\/a>\n\nDeepening practice<\/a>\n\nteaching your own class<\/a>\n\nCIRTL<\/a>\n\nWriting Support<\/a>\n\nGraduate Student Programs<\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Getting Started<\/h1>\n\n\n

Graduate School Website<\/h2>

The mission of the Graduate School is to transform students into leaders. To achieve this student-centered mission, we are governed by a three-part guiding principles: Advocating and innovating for graduate student success, access, and the overall student experience<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Strategies and Tools for Graduate Teaching Assistants<\/h2>

Join us for a series of dynamic workshops and level-up your teaching journey. Learn cutting-edge effective teaching strategies, how to translate teaching techniques in the classroom and find ways to flourish as a teaching assistant.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Syllabus Design<\/h2>

A syllabus is likely the first point of connection between faculty and students around a course. Through the pages here, we will reflect on the purpose and message for various parts of a syllabus. There are also some alternative approaches to syllabi to explore.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Deepening Practice<\/h1>\n\n\n

Graduate TA Learning Community<\/h2>

Are you a Grad student teaching assistant who is looking to deepen your inclusive and effective teaching practice in a community of motivated graduate student instructors? This fall, we will be forming a learning community for graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) at URI. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Teaching With ChatGPT & Other AI<\/h2>

This curated resource collection introduces Generative AI and its uses in education, with an option for deeper exploration. Open AI\u2019s ChatGPT is only one of many AI-powered tools in use across dozens of sectors. While AI has great potential, human expertise, critical thinking, and social connection remain vital.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL)<\/h2>

We support faculty efforts to engage in scholarship of teaching and learning at URI. Find some guides and resources here.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Faculty Vitality & Well-being<\/h2>

There is always a lot going on in higher education. But there\u2019s A LOT MORE going on in the current moment. As you are navigating the uncertainty and trying to teach, manage any research, and work with students and colleagues, here\u2019s a little help from your ATL friends.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teaching Your Own Class<\/h1>\n\n\n

Difficult Dialogues<\/h2>

The purpose of these guides is to provide instructors with concrete strategies that they can use to orient their class towards meeting learning outcomes through difficult discussions rather than to allow them to disrupt learning.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Fun-sized Faculty Development<\/h2>

Fun-sized faculty development: Are you looking for a quick hit of professional development this semester? ATL has a series of short sessions that are packed with tips you can use in the classroom right away. These sessions are perfect for those who are feeling time-crunched.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) seeks to transform higher education through implementing innovative, culturally responsive pedagogy that benefits all learners. CIRTL was founded in 2003 as a National Science Foundation Center for Learning and Teaching in higher education. CIRTL uses graduate education as the leverage point to develop future faculty committed to implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices to enrich undergraduate education that is accessible to all learners. (About CIRTL, 7\/21\/25<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n

About CIRTL<\/h2>

The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) seeks to transform higher education through implementing innovative, culturally responsive pedagogy that benefits all learners. CIRTL was founded in 2003 as a National Science Foundation Center for Learning and Teaching in higher education.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

CIRTL Event Calendar<\/h2>

View the CIRTL event calendar for their latest offerings. For the past 20 years CIRTL has taught thousands of hours of courses and workshops on evidenced-based teaching development and through that practice has developed a collection of refined, cutting-edge practices and content to advance teaching and learning for all. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Why CIRTL<\/h2>

The CIRTL Network is a growing collaboration of universities dedicated to improving teaching and learning in higher education. Our teaching development work is rooted in decades of practice and research, and reaches thousands of future faculty dedicated to becoming effective practitioners.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CIRTL Resources<\/h1>\n\n\n

How to Attend CIRTL Programs<\/h2>

CIRTL offers a range of online programming to our cross-Network learning community. Drop-in events are open to anyone, while courses and workshops are limited to participants from a CIRTL Network institution or CIRTL Network alumni. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Inclusive Teaching<\/h2>

While many bias interventions are aimed at faculty, scientific trainees (graduate students and post-docs) are a powerful group with the potential to enact future change.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Instructional Materials<\/h2>

This page includes links to materials from select courses and workshops that have been offered previously in synchronous online environments through the CIRTL Cross-Network Learning Community. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Job Board<\/h2>

Want to share an academic or education related job post? Submit a title, description, contact information, and link via our CIRTL Job Posting Request form, and we may choose to include it here and in our newsletter. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Teaching as Research<\/h2>

The improvement of teaching and learning is a dynamic and ongoing process, just as is research in any STEM discipline. At the core of improving teaching and learning is the need to accurately determine what students have learned as a result of teaching practices. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Writing Support<\/h1>\n\n\n

Graduate Writing & Presenting Lab<\/h2>

At the Graduate Writing and Presenting Lab, we provide writing and presenting support to all URI doctoral and master\u2019s students, postdoctoral fellows, and visiting assistant professors to foster continuing development of academic and professional skills necessary to succeed in graduate programs and academic or professional careers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Half-day Virtual Writing Retreats<\/h2>

Keep the momentum going on your academic article, grant proposal, or creative project! Or knock out some grading! There\u2019s no facilitated program: just log in, say hello, maybe enter your goal into a spreadsheet, and begin working. All are welcome! <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Winter Writing Retreat<\/h2>

Writing Across URI (now housed in ATL) invites all writers to join our Winter Writing Retreats. Keep the momentum going on your academic article, grant proposal, or creative project! There\u2019s no formal program: just bring your laptop and other materials, plus your own lunch\/snacks. We will provide coffee and tea!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Writing Across URI<\/h2>

The focus of Writing Across URI is to offer retreats, forge strategic partnerships, provide personalized consultations, and facilitate collaborative writing groups that bring together faculty and grad students from every discipline.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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AI Teaching Circles<\/h2>

Have you been looking for a way to start using AI but don\u2019t know where to begin? This spring, ATL is organizing AI teaching circles.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Book Club – The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy<\/h2>

Academic life can be frenetic and sometimes overwhelming. Could slowing down help us connect with our professional purpose? Join us for a 4-session book discussion on The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy (Berg & Seeber, 2016). <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Cultivating Vitality Through Intentional Rest<\/h2>

Feeling exhausted, more cynical, or less effective in your work? Burnout may be knocking at your door. Come learn about preventing (or managing) burnout by recognizing the signs and deepening your understanding of the importance of rest. Leave with a personalized plan for intentional rest and improved well-being.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Fun-sized Faculty Development<\/h2>

Fun-sized faculty development: Are you looking for a quick hit of professional development this semester? ATL has a series of short sessions that are packed with tips you can use in the classroom right away. These sessions are perfect for those who are feeling time-crunched.\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Grading for Growth Book Club<\/h2>

Have you ever wished grading could be different?\nJoin the grading for growth book club!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Graduate TA Learning Community<\/h2>

Are you a Grad student teaching assistant who is looking to deepen your inclusive and effective teaching practice in a community of motivated graduate student instructors? This fall, we will be forming a learning community for graduate teaching assistants (GTAs) at URI. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Innovative Grading Community of Practice<\/h2>

All are welcome to join the Innovative Grading Community of Practice. We have monthly meetings and a listserv to share ideas. This is for any URI instructor currently engaged in or considering innovative\/alternative grading in your courses.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Large Lecture HIT: Motivated to Learn<\/h2>

Have you been facing the pressure to teach larger and larger classes? While your class size is increasing, are you also struggling to motivate students to attend, turn in assignments, or engage in deep learning? If so, this seminar is for you. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Setting Boundaries by Defining your Scope of Practice<\/h2>

Are your work boundaries fuzzy? Clarifying your scope of practice as an educator may help. A scope of practice focuses on (re)defining your role qualifications and responsibilities. Join us for this virtual workshop so you can be better positioned to support students while preserving your own well-being.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Strategies and Tools for Graduate Teaching Assistants<\/h2>

Join us for a series of dynamic workshops and level-up your teaching journey. Learn cutting-edge effective teaching strategies, how to translate teaching techniques in the classroom and find ways to flourish as a teaching assistant.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

The ATL SoTL Lab<\/h2>

The ATL SoTL Lab seeks student co-researchers interested in learning more about SoTL and Student-Faculty Partnerships this Spring 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for students new to SoTL to learn more about the field, participate in an authentic research and co-writing experience, and have the opportunity to add a publication (and possible presentation) to their growing CVs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>

Winter Writing Retreat<\/h2>

Writing Across URI (now housed in ATL) invites all writers to join our Winter Writing Retreats. Keep the momentum going on your academic article, grant proposal, or creative project! There\u2019s no formal program: just bring your laptop and other materials, plus your own lunch\/snacks. We will provide coffee and tea!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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