Graduate Workshops

Workshops outline evidence-based strategies that help graduate student TAs, RAs, and others excel in their campus positions.
 

Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum for International Graduate Students

This workshop series explores the implicit norms and expectations that are not formally communicated to university students, with an aim of working toward greater equity in higher education.

All workshops are presented by the International English Center at CU Boulder. Join these workshops on in-person.

Questions? Please email: ieccu@colorado.edu

Upcoming Workshops

Part 1: What Is the Hidden Curriculum and How Do We Navigate It?

Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum for International Graduate Students Part 1: 
What is the hidden curriculum and how do we navigate it? 

Wednesday, February 11
4:00 – 5:00 pm
UMC Room 382

In this interactive session we will provide an overview of the hidden curriculum. You will receive tools to uncover the hidden rules and expectations of higher education and identify support systems to help you succeed as a graduate student.

Click here to register for this workshop. 

Questions that Teach: Engaging Students Through Q&A

Thursday, February 26 
4:00 – 5:30 pm
UMC Room 382

This workshop is designed to help international graduate students navigate the US academic culture of classroom participation, specifically through asking and answering questions. Tailored for graduate students serving or preparing to serve as Teaching Assistants (TAs), the session will cover strategies for fielding student questions, providing appropriate responses, and asking insightful questions and follow-up questions to gauge student comprehension. Through hands-on activities in this workshop, participants will gain practical skills to facilitate effective classroom discussions, the goal of which is to enhance student engagement and understanding in the American university classroom.

Click here to register for this workshop. 

Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum for International Graduate Students Part 2: 
What we expect you to know but don't tell you

Wednesday, March 11
4:00 – 5:00 pm
UMC Room 382 

University professors, researchers, staff, and even students have specific expectations of you as an international graduate student: the “rules of the game.” What are those assumptions? Come to this workshop for a deep dive into implicit rules and hidden expectations.

Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum for International Graduate Students Part 3: 
Who are your people at CU Boulder? 

Wednesday, March 26
4:00 – 5:00 pm
UMC Room 382 

Who supports you? Who are your go-to friend groups, mentors and CU resources? This interactive session will help you identify the specific support you need throughout your graduate career. You will also learn strategies for accessing and interacting with your campus support network.