Welcome to the home page of the Rutgers Math Department Teaching Group. This page will list the past and upcoming talks for the seminar. The website for last semester's seminar can be found here.
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The seminar has concluded for the Spring 2018 semester.
Speaker: Pablo Mejia-Ramos (Rutgers University)
Date: April 27, 2018
Location: Hill 703 - Faculty Lounge
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract: TBA
Speaker: Stacey Blackwell (Rutgers University)
Date: April 20, 2018
Location: Hill 703
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract: Stacey Blackwell, from the Learning Assistant Program, will be joining us to talk about the program. Bring any questions you may have for her or topics you would like to discuss!
Speaker: Joe Olson and Ben Davies (Rutgers University)
Date: March 30, 2018
Location: Hill 703 - Faculty Lounge
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract: TBA
Speaker: TBD
Date: March 23, 2018
Location: Hill 005
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract: A group of previous Rutgers graduates and current Rutgers post-docs will talk about their experiences teaching at other institutions and how it compares to Rutgers.
Speaker: Abigail Raz (Rutgers University)
Date: March 2, 2018
Location: Hill 703
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract: We will be discussing a variety of honors coursework in our department. I will start with an overview of what is currently available, and then we will move into a discussion of how to best encourage students, who we believe could benefit, to take advantage of these opportunities.
Speaker: Corrine Yap (Rutgers University)
Date: February 23, 2018
Location: Tillett 204
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract: We'll discuss inquiry-based instruction (which is a either a type of or synonymous to "active learning", depending on whom you ask) in mathematics courses, including what it is, teaching techniques, methods of implementations in calculus courses versus higher-level math, and its effects on student learning.
Speaker: Matt Charnley (Rutgers University)
Date: February 16, 2018
Location: Hill 703 - Faculty Lounge
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract: We'll be talking about several things related to academic integrity at Rutgers. We'll discuss the current state of affairs in the department, the process for reporting Academic Integrity Violations, and how people have discussed these issues with students in the past. We will also spend time on, and hopefully come to come conclusions about, how to engage students and motivate them not to cheat on assignments.
Speaker: Matt Charnley (Rutgers University)
Date: February 9, 2018
Location: Hill 703 - Faculty Lounge
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract: We will be discussing the dynamics that arise when forming groups in the classroom, and how to deal with social interactions and differences as the instructor.
Speaker: Matt Charnley (Rutgers University)
Date: February 2, 2018
Location: Hill 703 - Faculty Lounge
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Abstract: Welcome to Teaching Group! This week, we will be outlining our plan for the semester, picking topics and speakers for the rest of the semester. Bring any ideas you have for great and interesting discussions!