How can I develop my teaching skills if I plan to TA with instructional responsibilities or serve as instructor of record while in graduate school?
Speak with my advisor, my director of graduate studies (DGS), and/or advanced graduate students to learn about the teaching opportunities that are available to me through my department.
Participate in College Teaching Workshops to learn about topics relevant to teaching, learning, instructional technology and issues in higher education and faculty life.
Take the class GS750: Fundamentals of College Teaching as early as possible, preferably before or concurrently with my first teaching experience. (Note: Enrollment preference for this class is given to participants in the Certificate in College Teaching program. Consider enrolling in CCT first.)
Meet with a subject specialist librarian in my area of teaching to learn about how he/she can help students learn critical skills in finding information and evaluating the quality of information.
Participate in the Certificate in College Teaching (CCT): The CCT facilitates pedagogical training, a reflective teaching practice including peer observation, and development of an online teaching portfolio.
How can I explore opportunities to develop teaching skills, even if I may not hold a formal teaching role while in graduate school?
Determine with my advisor, my director of graduate studies (DGS), and/or advanced graduate students whether opportunities will be available in my department or program to teach.
Participate in College Teaching Workshops to learn about topics relevant to teaching, learning, instructional technology and issues in higher education and faculty life.
Take the class GS750: Fundamentals of College Teaching as early as possible, preferably before or concurrently with my first teaching experience. (Note: Enrollment preference for this class is given to participants in the Certificate in College Teaching program. Consider enrolling in CCT first.)
Participate in the Certificate in College Teaching (CCT): The CCT facilitates pedagogical training, a reflective teaching practice including peer observation, and development of an online teaching portfolio.
Apply for a Bass Instructional Fellowship. The Bass Instructional Fellowship Program supports high-quality teaching experiences for Ph.D. students where normal means of funding are unavailable. It also helps students become more knowledgeable in online college teaching. The program offers fellowships for instructor of record, instructional teaching assistants, and online apprentices.
How can I gain insights into creating a productive relationship with a mentor?
Participate in Orientation Week Mentoring Workshop. Join Duke faculty and graduate students in an informal conversation about establishing supportive mentoring relationships and the role of good mentoring in my success as a graduate student.
Attend Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Forums on mentoring relationships.
Participate in Preparing Future Faculty (PFF) to gain a mentoring experience with a faculty member at another institution. To maximize the benefit of the program, apply during the spring before my second-to-last year of graduate school.