Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program

Social Justice & Social Media: Raising Critical Awareness & Community Engagement Among Language Learners

This project uses social media and news outlets to deepen language learning through the lens of social justice. In Filipino, students analyze words like "freedom" across various media to build critical thinking and vocabulary. In Burmese, students study anti-coup memes and discuss hate speech, learning how language evolves with societal changes. Authors: Karen Llagas & Kenneth Wong, Lecturers in South & Southeast Asian Studies Department Grant Type:...

Using experiential learning to engage students in immersive, learning experiences

In this project, students engage in experiential learning outside the traditional classroom, using materials like templates, checklists, and itineraries to plan and execute immersive excursions. Author: Christine Gehrig-Downie, Lecturer in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)

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Pursuing Social Justice through Conversations between Course Readings and the Real World

In this project, students engage with a cross-disciplinary website offering activities and exercises that connect course readings to real-world issues like racism, gender inequality, and Islamophobia. The resource aims to develop critical thinking, research, and writing skills while fostering peer interaction and a commitment to social justice, equity, and inclusion. Author: Srijani Ghosh, Lecturer in Theater Dance and Performance Studies Grant Type: ...

Op-Ed Writing Pedagogy: Helping Students Find and Amplify Their Voices

This project aims to diversify public discourse by creating a tool to help students, faculty, and community members, especially from underrepresented groups, contribute to op-ed writing during critical times. Author: Rose Carmen Goldberg, Lecturer in Berkeley Law Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)...

Medical Racism Discussions: Bringing anti-racism pedagogy into the STEM classroom

In this assignment, students discuss medical racism in a Human Physiology course, linking topics like kidney function to harmful practices like "race-correction." The semester-long discussions help students rethink the relationship between race and biology. Author: Robin Ball, Lecturer in Molecular and Cell Biology Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF) Project Details:...

Inclusive Language as Praxis, Not Checklist

In this project, students explore small yet impactful changes in communication by practicing mindful language use and active listening. The focus is on adopting a people-first approach to pedagogy, encouraging ongoing awareness and thoughtful language choices. Author: Carmen Acevedo Butcher, Lecturer in College Writing Programs Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF) Project Details:...

Peer Mentoring for Scientific Writing

In this project, students in a communications course for engineers engage in peer mentoring to support diverse writing abilities. An eight-week mentor training program and ongoing support will be provided, with materials and syllabi developed to guide and mobilize peer mentors throughout the year. Authors: Margaret Kolb & Mark Bauer, Lecturers in College of Engineering Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)...

Making Senior Thesis Mentorship Meaningful During Remote Instruction

This project aims to create a framework for remote senior thesis seminars in the humanities and social sciences, addressing the isolation students often feel during thesis writing. It develops course materials to ensure students have the structure, resources, and community support needed to complete significant research. Author: Sarah Gold McBride, Lecturer in American Studies Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)...

Effective Assessment of Student-led Group Project on Consumption and Sustainability

In this assignment, students kept a "Waste Diary," tracking and sorting their daily waste over seven days while reflecting on concepts like “degrowth” and “sustainable growth.” Author: Fang Xu, Continuing Lecturer in Interdisciplinary Studies Fields Course Number & Title: ISF 100I Consumer Society and Culture Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF)

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Enhancing Collaborative Learning in the Hybrid Writing Classroom

In this project, students engage in collaborative learning within hybrid classrooms, focusing on activities and assignments that promote cooperation and community. The framework provides practical advice for designing group work in first-year writing or introductory courses, emphasizing student-centered learning. Author: Lindsey Lanfersieck, Lecturer in College Writing Programs Grant Type: Lecturer Teaching Fellows Program (LTF) ...