Graduate Seminar in University Teaching | GPTK703



Description

This seminar series in university teaching will prepare graduate students for an academic teaching career. 

The total estimated time commitment for all sections is approximately 57 hours. This includes 35 hours of instruction + 20-25 hours of course work (readings & assignments). 

There are four major assignments as part of this seminar which participants must complete in order to earn the certificate, which include:  

·  Writing a Teaching Philosophy Statement  

·  Developing a Concept Map for a course you would like to teach  

·  Teaching a 10-15 minute mini-lesson  

·  Developing an original Course syllabus for a course you would like to teach.  

Feedback will be provided for assignments, but you will only receive a pass/fail.

Participants will receive a 35 hour certificate upon completion of seminar requirements. These requirements include attendance to all classes and completion of other instructional activities and assignments.


Learning Objectives

Having successfully completed this seminar, you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate knowledge regarding the theory and practice of university teaching.
  • Design and deliver lessons with greater confidence.
  • Develop a course syllabus based on a principled approach to course design.
  • Articulate your own teaching philosophy in a written statement, identifying your approach and perspectives on teaching and learning.

Leaders Information

This workshop is facilitated by the Centre for Teaching and Learning.

Additional Information

Detailed Schedule:
 
 
Weekly sessions Fridays, September 20 - October 18 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
 
  • December 11 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • December 12 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • December 13 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • December 16 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • December 17 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
100% attendance is mandatory.
 
Delivery method: In-person

Participant Feedback

By no doubt, GradProSkills' Graduate Seminar in University Teaching paves the way for becoming a successful teacher.
-Rouzbeh Ghouchani, PhD Student, Economics

How it works

Event details

Workshop location

Sir George Williams

Start date

Friday, September 20, 2024

End date

Friday, October 18, 2024

Workshop days

Fridays

Time

From 09:30 to 16:30

Instructors

Alicia Cundell

Capacity

23 / 32

Additional details

This workshop has a $75 non-attendance fee.

Registration deadline

Tuesday, September 17, 2024