Graduate Seminar in University Teaching (All Disciplines) (GPTK703/1) | 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).

The online section runs as 2-hour Zoom sessions twice per week (Thursdays and Fridays 9:30- 11:30 AM) for 6 weeks in addition to online instructional activities.

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:
 
January 9 - February 14, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Delivery method: Online)
 
  • April 30 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • May 01 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • May 02(9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • May 05 (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM)
  • May 06 (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

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

End date

Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Workshop days

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday and Tuesday

Time

From 09:30 to 16:30

Instructors

Alina Gutierrez Mejia

Capacity

14 / 32

Additional details

Dates: August 16 - August 22 (no classes on weekends). All GradProSkills workshops are free to register but please note that non-attendance may be subject to $25 non-attendance fee.

Registration deadline

Sunday, August 13, 2023