Teaching with Confidence: Foundations of Effective Pedagogy

Event details Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Time: 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Michelson Center for Convergent Bioscience (MCB) - 101 - 1002 West Childs Way Los Angeles, CA, 90089 Type: Lecture / Talk / Workshop Campus: University Park Campus Department: Dornsife PhD Academy Audience: Students About this event Tuesday, September 8, 2026 | 5:30-7:00PM | MCB 101 + Zoom | Register 5:30PM - Check In/Dinner | 6:00-7:00PM - Programming Whether you're preparing to lead your first discussion section or looking to strengthen your teaching practice, this interactive session will introduce the core principles of effective pedagogy for graduate instructors. Designed for second- and third-year Ph.D. students, the workshop will explore evidence-based teaching strategies, classroom management, student engagement, and inclusive teaching practices to help you build confidence in the classroom. *This event is designed for Dornsife Ph.D. students (YR 2+3). If you are not a Dornsife Ph.D. student and are interested in attending, please email us at phdacademy@dornsife.usc.edu.* Bonus for Dornsife Ph.D. students only: Attending this event counts toward the 4-event minimum to apply for the PhD Academy Scholarship and Research Fund (up to $500). If you are experiencing any symptoms or are currently in an isolation/quarantine period due to a recent infection or exposure, please do not attend. Thank you. Official event details: https://calendar.usc.edu/event/teaching-with-confidence-foundations-of-effective-pedagogy