TeachWeek 2016-17

TeachWeek is a campus-wide celebration of teaching and learning, featuring events and discussions with Caltech faculty and students, as well as distinguished guest presenters. All events are open to the entire Caltech community. The theme for TeachWeek this year is Empowering Learning.

MULTIMEDIA
TeachWeek 2017 Slideshow
Video: Opening Panel, 1/17/2017
Video: Closing Showcase, 1/23/2017

PROGRAM
All week: List and description of TeachWeek Open Classes. 

Tuesday, January 17, 2017
3:30 PM Reception
4:00 - 5:00 PM Panel discussion with Caltech faculty and alumni
Empowering Learning through Teaching at Caltech and Beyond
Dabney Lounge

Wednesday, January 18, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 Keynote Talk
1:15 - 2:30 PM Workshop 
Teaching with Transparency: Empowering Equitable Learning
Introductory remarks by Cindy Weinstein, Vice Provost and Professor of English
Talk and workshop by Mary-Ann Winkelmes
Avery Dining Hall

Thursday, January 19, 2017
1:00 - 2:15 or 2:30 - 3:45 PM (offered twice)
Teaching 21st Century Knowledge Management Skills: A Carpentry Approach to Open Data, Software, and Publication
Workshop by Caltech Library and CTLO Staff
Sherman Fairchild Library, Multimedia Conference Room

Friday, January 20, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Questioning Why and How We Gather Students Together: Empowering Changes in Curricula and Teaching
Talk by John Pollard
Noyes 153

Monday, January 23, 2017
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Ignite Your Teaching: Ideas and Practices You Can Use
Introductory Remarks by President Thomas F. Rosenbaum
Showcase with Caltech faculty, staff, and TAs
Reception immediately following
Cahill Center, Hameetman Auditorium

Campus Map with ADA Information

Teachweek is organized by the Center for Teaching, Learning, & Outreach. Thanks to the Twenty-Seven Foundation for supporting TeachWeek, as well as for sponsorship of other events engaging the Caltech community in new perspectives on teaching and learning throughout the year.