Event Details
Event Title Teaching Skills for Postdocs | Module 1: Backward Design
Location Marsico 2004
Sponsor Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
Date/Time 01/28/2026 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
For more information, contact the event administrator: Alan Marsh alan2005@email.unc.edu
 
Backward Design: Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences
Start with the end in mind: backward design is an instructional approach that centers student learning and promotes alignment of the learning activities, assessments, and outcomes. Learn how to implement this powerful framework as you create new courses or revise existing syllabi.

About Teaching Skills for Postdocs: Sharpen your teaching skills and enhance your effectiveness in the classroom with this six-part workshop series designed specifically for postdoctoral scholars. Each session provides practical strategies and hands-on guidance on essential aspects of teaching, including course design, communicating expectations, facilitating discussion, grading efficiently, integrating AI responsibly, and reflecting on your teaching philosophy. Develop practical techniques so you will be ready to teach confidently and effectively.

Full Workshop Schedule:
1/28: Module 1 | Backward Design 
2/25: Module 2 | Transparent Assignment Design 
3/25: Module 3 | Teaching and GenAI 
4/29: Module 4 | Facilitating Classroom Discussion 
5/27: Module 5 | Grading and Assessing Student Work
6/24: Module 6 | Teaching Philosophy Statements