StAAR Pedagogy Series and Other Graduate Workshops |
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Dear Graduate Students,
See below for StAAR Center’s free graduate programming for February and early March, including a pedagogy workshop series, workshops in collaboration with CMHS, weekly accountability groups, and much more! All resources are free!
The StAAR Center is also hiring graduate students for student-facing roles for next year. Sign up for our info session on February 26 or learn more on our Hiring page.
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Pedagogy Workshops for TAs and Instructors |
StAAR Center offers a series of four pedagogy workshops for current or future TAs and instructors. Attend one or more depending on your interest!
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Developing Resilient Learners: Academic Coaching in Office Hours and the Classroom (Pedagogy Series) |
Monday, February 9, 12 noon–1 p.m.
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Responding to Student Writing as a TA or Instructor (Pedagogy Series) |
Monday, February 23, 12 noon–1 p.m.
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Creating an Inclusive Classroom Through Universal Design for Learning (Pedagogy Series) |
Monday, March 2, 12 noon–1 p.m.
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Leading Discussions and Encouraging Participation in Class and Recitation (Pedagogy Series) |
Monday, March 9, 12 noon–1 p.m.
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Additional Graduate Workshops in February and Early March |
Work/Life Balance for Remote and Part-Time Graduate Students |
Wednesday, February 11, 6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
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Writing the Introduction Section for a Scientific Paper or Thesis |
Wednesday, February 18, 12 noon–1 p.m.
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StAAR and CMHS: Self Talk |
Friday, February 20, 12:15 p.m.–1:15 p.m.
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More workshops coming in March and April!
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Accountability Writing Groups |
Thursdays, 1 p.m.–3 p.m., weekly (no session on February 19 due to Monday schedule)
This weekly group will use the pomodoro method for focused writing. Each week will start with goal setting and end with a short reflection, with the middle of the session divided into writing “sprints” followed by short breaks. The aim is to provide structure for writing your capstone, thesis, or dissertation during the spring semester and help you meet your writing goals for graduation.
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Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 noon, weekly starting January 23
Accountability co-working group for graduate students who want to build a weekly writing habit. Ideal for thesis and dissertation writers, but all are welcome. Coffee/tea provided.
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Workshops for International and Multilingual Graduate Students |
English Conversation Circles |
Tuesdays, 12 noon–1 p.m., weekly series starting January 27
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m–6:30 p.m., weekly series starting January 27
Meet other graduate students for lively, facilitated conversation in a low-stress environment intended to increase fluency and confidence in spoken English.
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One-on-One Graduate Sessions |
Writing and Communication Support |
Graduate Writing Consultants can meet with you at any stage in your writing process, and you can meet with the same consultant over time so they can get to know your writing style and goals. We also can help with presentations, speaking in class, English language support, and reading. We can meet with you on any academic project, including:
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Papers or presentations for classes, conferences, and publications
- Personal statements for applications
- Qualifying papers, dissertations, theses, and capstone projects
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Academic Success Coaching |
The Academic Success Coaching Program can work with you to develop academic skills, habits, and mindsets for success at any point in your Tufts experience. We can work with you on:
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- Time management and planning
- Reading and notetaking skills
- Procrastination and motivation strategies
- Balancing academic, extracurricular, and personal life
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We offer one-on-one and drop-in tutoring for courses that require foundational knowledge in in mathematics, computer science, and statistics. We also offer tutoring in many languages for students who must demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language to complete their degree.
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Enroll in our Canvas site for asynchronous resources and for weekly reminders about upcoming workshops!
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Support for Students with Disabilities |
Questions about any of our offerings? Email staarcenter@tufts.edu!
We look forward to supporting you throughout your time at Tufts!
Sincerely,
Kristina Aikens, PhD
Senior Associate Director, StAAR Center
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