Stories indexed under: Teaching

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  • UW-Madison ranks 27th among top universities in the world March 19, 2012 UW-Madison placed 27th in the annual Times Higher Education World Reputation Rankings.
  • A new resource for campus biology educators March 13, 2012 The UW-Madison campus has always been an active setting for innovation in biology education. Now, a new resource is available to campus biology educators through the Institute for Biology Education.
  • Photo: Wren Singer Center turns to innovative methods with first-year students Nov. 8, 2011 Inside UW–Madison talks with Center for the First-Year Experience Director Wren Singer ahead of the center's annual conference about how the university has shifted to a more comprehensive approach to serving the needs of first-year students.
  • 70 recent UW-Madison graduates head out to Teach For America Aug. 3, 2011 When 2,300 Teach For America members begin their two-year service this fall, the University of Wisconsin-Madison will be well represented.
  • UW-Madison soil scientist named U.S. professor of the year Nov. 18, 2010 A University of Wisconsin-Madison associate professor of soil science has just been named U.S. Professor of the Year
  • Call for proposals: 2011 Teaching and Learning Symposium Nov. 17, 2010 Submit your proposal for a presentation, workshop, or learning circle here. Deadline: Midnight, Monday, January 17, 2011.
  • Course adds to environmental awareness April 22, 2009 Ph.D. student in literary studies Todd Goddard has found a way to unite his concern for the environment with his teaching. In his section of English 201, he provides 16 students with real-world communications experience while giving 11 local nonprofits some much-needed help. In the process, he helps increase environmental awareness among his students and the audiences they serve.
  • Screen capture from Web site New Web site promotes conversation on teaching Jan. 22, 2009 Whether they are stumped by a classroom dilemma or inspired by a breakthrough moment with students, faculty and instructional staff will now have the opportunity to spark a broader conversation about teaching practices through a new interactive Web resource.
  • UW tackles neglected realm of training for science professors in training Nov. 27, 2008 U.S. science and engineering students emerge from graduate school exquisitely trained to carry out research. Yet when it comes to the other major activity they'll engage in as professors — teaching — they're usually left to their own devices. That's now beginning to change, thanks to work at UW-Madison.
  • New fellows join Teaching Academy June 2, 2008 The University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Academy has announced the induction of 12 new members, including four fellows and eight future faculty partners.
  • Symposium marks a decade of big strides in teaching, learning May 13, 2008 If a University of Wisconsin-Madison graduate were to return to campus today after a ten-year absence, the first impression would be striking: A building boom has altered the landscape with glimmering new buildings and additions, while another wave of construction busily charges ahead.
  • Ten faculty receive Distinguished Teaching Awards April 15, 2008 Every year, the Committee on Distinguished Teaching Awards honors faculty for teaching excellence.
  • Graduate science education program to expand to more universities Sept. 10, 2007 The UW-Madison-based Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) has received a three-year, $5.1 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to expand a campus science education program to five other major research universities.
  • Symposium focuses on learning beyond the classroom May 22, 2007 Lecture halls and blue books are staples of a college education but there’s a push at UW-Madison to expand the definition of where learning can take place and go beyond the walls of the classroom. This month’s Teaching and Learning Symposium, an annual gathering for professors, instructors and teaching assistants to share ideas and methods for engaging students and enriching their college experience, will explore this concept.
  • Teaching assistant and student during a study session Changing the face of science education May 7, 2007 Through the UW-Madison Delta Program in Research, Teaching and Learning, new faculty and graduate students can find instructional resources and support that help them transition from full-time graduate researcher to faculty member.
  • Marshall Cook UW-Madison announces 2007 Distinguished Teaching Award winners April 17, 2007 Teaching faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Madison provide a laboratory for the Wisconsin Idea and a conduit for the knowledge, experiences and skills produced on campus to reach the rest of Wisconsin, the nation and the world.
  • Teaching and Learning Symposium schedule, registration available online April 10, 2007 The complete schedule, including session and workshop descriptions, and an online registration form for the 2007 UW-Madison Teaching & Learning Symposium - scheduled for May 30-June 1 at the Pyle Center - is now available online.