While the program is designed for graduate TAs who are new to their roles, experienced graduate student TAs and graduate instructors may also find it useful as a continuing professional development opportunity.
Participants in the Teaching Essentials program will:
- Reflect on their teaching and learning-related values.
- Learn about inclusive teaching strategies.
- Set goals for their teaching and learn how to assess their progress.
- Prepare to teach and plan for the first days of class.
- Prepare to TA in different learning contexts, including online environments.
- Learn how to provide equitable feedback and grades to students.
- Identify available resources to support their teaching and their students' learning.
If completing the program in full, participants can expect to spend 4-6 hours on the course. As the program is self-directed and asynchronous, participants may choose to register at any point in the year. There are no in-person or synchronous Zoom components.
Access to Canvas will begin on or before June 10th, 2025. The course will remain available until May 31st, 2026.
The Sheridan Center also offers certificate programs for graduate students and additional workshops on other teaching topics. See our events page for upcoming dates.